| 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 | $5.99 | 4.294% | $6.2472 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.49 | 5.605% | $86.0575 | $86.06 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.82 | 8.213% | $122.0859 | $122.09 | $122.10 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.42 | 4.600% | $256.7093 | $256.71 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.29 | 3.511% | $49.9855 | $49.99 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.37 | 11.270% | $249.6565 | $249.66 | $249.65 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.80 | 7.387% | $238.1844 | $238.18 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.18 | $1,008.9263 | $1,008.94 | $1,008.95 | $1,009.00 | |