| 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 | $5.80 | 3.419% | $5.9983 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.78 | 7.497% | $78.2363 | $78.24 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.41 | 3.663% | $241.9598 | $241.96 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.86 | 10.504% | $65.0427 | $65.04 | $65.05 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.76 | 8.716% | $55.1842 | $55.18 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.29 | 8.166% | $153.9094 | $153.91 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.66 | 8.102% | $234.2138 | $234.21 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.56 | $834.5445 | $834.54 | $834.55 | $834.50 | |