| 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 | $5.56 | 3.748% | $5.7684 | $5.77 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.89 | 12.561% | $282.4043 | $282.40 | $282.40 | $282.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.83 | 4.354% | $125.0474 | $125.05 | $125.05 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.27 | 6.535% | $27.9867 | $27.99 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.25 | 12.690% | $125.3676 | $125.37 | $125.35 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.52 | 8.404% | $162.0857 | $162.09 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.65 | 10.848% | $51.7106 | $51.71 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.97 | $780.3707 | $780.38 | $780.35 | $780.40 | |