| 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 | $5.26 | 11.511% | $5.8655 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.93 | 5.278% | $48.3542 | $48.35 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.67 | 6.850% | $260.3614 | $260.36 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.60 | 7.645% | $200.8656 | $200.87 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.97 | 6.191% | $148.6355 | $148.64 | $148.65 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.75 | 11.441% | $153.51 | $153.51 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.40 | 12.750% | $165.066 | $165.07 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.58 | $982.6582 | $982.67 | $982.60 | $982.80 | |