| 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 | $5.28 | 10.571% | $5.8381 | $5.84 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.81 | 7.264% | $113.496 | $113.50 | $113.50 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.26 | 13.115% | $164.3108 | $164.31 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.73 | 6.306% | $220.8295 | $220.83 | $220.85 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.29 | 4.534% | $232.3686 | $232.37 | $232.35 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.75 | 4.195% | $188.3325 | $188.33 | $188.35 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.38 | 7.263% | $172.0284 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.50 | $1,097.2039 | $1,097.21 | $1,097.25 | $1,097.10 | |