| 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 | $5.52 | 8.527% | $5.9907 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.26 | 13.394% | $247.4937 | $247.49 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.65 | 8.405% | $7.2089 | $7.21 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.93 | 3.431% | $239.8875 | $239.89 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.99 | 13.435% | $209.8434 | $209.84 | $209.85 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.52 | 11.487% | $107.6073 | $107.61 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.36 | 11.866% | $191.6936 | $191.69 | $191.70 | $191.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.23 | $1,009.7251 | $1,009.72 | $1,009.75 | $1,009.70 | |