| 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 | $5.40 | 8.234% | $5.8446 | $5.84 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.50 | 9.239% | $36.5951 | $36.60 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.49 | 12.320% | $96.0224 | $96.02 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.67 | 7.647% | $228.9329 | $228.93 | $228.95 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.89 | 5.113% | $159.6561 | $159.66 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.30 | 12.162% | $69.8769 | $69.88 | $69.90 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.97 | 12.501% | $264.3436 | $264.34 | $264.35 | $264.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.22 | $861.2716 | $861.27 | $861.30 | $861.20 | |