| 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 | $5.87 | 3.553% | $6.0786 | $6.08 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.59 | 11.251% | $197.5707 | $197.57 | $197.55 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.99 | 11.733% | $185.4656 | $185.47 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.48 | 10.268% | $9.3507 | $9.35 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.51 | 11.196% | $215.1754 | $215.18 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.99 | 5.426% | $140.206 | $140.21 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.94 | 5.509% | $123.3822 | $123.38 | $123.40 | $123.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.37 | $877.2292 | $877.24 | $877.25 | $877.40 | |