| 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 | $5.42 | 6.536% | $5.7743 | $5.77 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.81 | 11.312% | $179.0008 | $179.00 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.28 | 12.245% | $129.396 | $129.40 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.53 | 8.376% | $13.5795 | $13.58 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.89 | 4.158% | $177.9956 | $178.00 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.79 | 6.206% | $102.7968 | $102.80 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.71 | 4.307% | $112.3491 | $112.35 | $112.35 | $112.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $669.43 | $720.8921 | $720.90 | $720.90 | $720.90 | |