| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $5.42 | 12.168% | $6.0795 | $6.08 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.60 | 9.687% | $213.4509 | $213.45 | $213.45 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.63 | 11.270% | $8.4899 | $8.49 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.32 | 12.492% | $246.7175 | $246.72 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.91 | 3.725% | $6.1301 | $6.13 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.98 | 10.694% | $266.7504 | $266.75 | $266.75 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.87 | 11.596% | $267.6853 | $267.69 | $267.70 | $267.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.73 | $1,015.3036 | $1,015.31 | $1,015.35 | $1,015.40 | |