| 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 | $5.39 | 5.638% | $5.6939 | $5.69 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.67 | 7.565% | $56.6545 | $56.65 | $56.65 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.78 | 12.111% | $42.3555 | $42.36 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.99 | 4.427% | $192.1352 | $192.14 | $192.15 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.65 | 13.585% | $135.9045 | $135.90 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.88 | 5.597% | $76.9591 | $76.96 | $76.95 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.67 | 10.522% | $42.7389 | $42.74 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $511.03 | $552.4416 | $552.44 | $552.45 | $552.50 | |