| 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 | $5.50 | 6.656% | $5.8661 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.80 | 13.120% | $163.7978 | $163.80 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.65 | 9.244% | $29.1135 | $29.11 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.71 | 6.731% | $17.8348 | $17.83 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.60 | 7.679% | $135.2448 | $135.24 | $135.25 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.47 | 7.846% | $17.7622 | $17.76 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.50 | 5.472% | $264.2074 | $264.21 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $586.23 | $633.8266 | $633.82 | $633.80 | $633.80 | |