| 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 | $5.55 | 3.373% | $5.7372 | $5.74 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.82 | 6.477% | $8.3265 | $8.33 | $8.35 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.93 | 3.532% | $29.9518 | $29.95 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.35 | 9.495% | $267.551 | $267.55 | $267.55 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.41 | 13.618% | $120.9009 | $120.90 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.80 | 8.618% | $160.5374 | $160.54 | $160.55 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.83 | 4.290% | $147.9145 | $147.91 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $682.69 | $740.9193 | $740.92 | $740.95 | $740.90 | |