| 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 | $5.30 | 3.312% | $5.4755 | $5.48 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.77 | 11.403% | $15.3402 | $15.34 | $15.35 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.25 | 13.783% | $111.7918 | $111.79 | $111.80 | $111.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.36 | 12.353% | $47.5927 | $47.59 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.95 | 10.573% | $208.9277 | $208.93 | $208.95 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.79 | 4.387% | $226.3006 | $226.30 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.78 | 9.707% | $101.7862 | $101.79 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.20 | $717.2147 | $717.22 | $717.30 | $717.20 | |