| 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 | $5.41 | 10.774% | $5.9929 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.44 | 9.864% | $142.208 | $142.21 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.81 | 12.525% | $98.8082 | $98.81 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.60 | 11.517% | $7.3601 | $7.36 | $7.35 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.89 | 11.539% | $113.6471 | $113.65 | $113.65 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.85 | 12.338% | $277.3064 | $277.31 | $277.30 | $277.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.32 | 6.344% | $140.7144 | $140.71 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $710.32 | $786.0371 | $786.04 | $786.00 | $786.00 | |