| 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 | $5.65 | 6.250% | $6.0031 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.67 | 8.148% | $128.3392 | $128.34 | $128.35 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.51 | 5.358% | $71.1272 | $71.13 | $71.15 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.56 | 3.548% | $115.5181 | $115.52 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.78 | 8.822% | $238.0808 | $238.08 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.57 | 7.859% | $160.2461 | $160.25 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.94 | 9.715% | $62.4717 | $62.47 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.68 | $781.7862 | $781.79 | $781.80 | $781.70 | |