| 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 | $5.50 | 5.191% | $5.7855 | $5.79 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.25 | 3.785% | $7.5244 | $7.52 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.99 | 9.805% | $270.1093 | $270.11 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.32 | 5.441% | $72.0373 | $72.04 | $72.05 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.29 | 8.364% | $91.34 | $91.34 | $91.35 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.31 | 7.679% | $137.0861 | $137.09 | $137.10 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.96 | 4.471% | $168.1565 | $168.16 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $699.62 | $752.0391 | $752.05 | $752.05 | $752.00 | |