| 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 | $5.39 | 5.607% | $5.6922 | $5.69 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.47 | 3.542% | $193.0748 | $193.07 | $193.05 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.29 | 10.821% | $188.7171 | $188.72 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.28 | 8.534% | $156.5929 | $156.59 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.53 | 10.292% | $260.8737 | $260.87 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.31 | 4.589% | $230.42 | $230.42 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.80 | 8.222% | $150.2121 | $150.21 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.07 | $1,185.5828 | $1,185.57 | $1,185.50 | $1,185.60 | |