| 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 | $5.85 | 10.606% | $6.4705 | $6.47 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.82 | 6.215% | $87.9673 | $87.97 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.45 | 4.712% | $186.8586 | $186.86 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.31 | 10.664% | $56.7817 | $56.78 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.40 | 3.459% | $204.2281 | $204.23 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.64 | 13.811% | $181.6879 | $181.69 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.74 | 10.131% | $132.9722 | $132.97 | $132.95 | $133.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.21 | $856.9663 | $856.97 | $856.95 | $857.10 | |