| 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 | $5.28 | 3.844% | $5.483 | $5.48 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.29 | 12.321% | $98.045 | $98.05 | $98.05 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.26 | 6.704% | $86.7077 | $86.71 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.63 | 7.849% | $150.5896 | $150.59 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.46 | 12.799% | $144.9016 | $144.90 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.93 | 12.344% | $234.7203 | $234.72 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.80 | 3.150% | $68.9042 | $68.90 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.65 | $789.3514 | $789.35 | $789.35 | $789.30 | |