| 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 | $5.36 | 6.240% | $5.6945 | $5.69 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.88 | 9.202% | $186.6044 | $186.60 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.43 | 10.746% | $204.2488 | $204.25 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.55 | 8.566% | $78.7646 | $78.76 | $78.75 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.28 | 7.669% | $239.3267 | $239.33 | $239.35 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.39 | 8.386% | $105.5571 | $105.56 | $105.55 | $105.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.66 | 7.838% | $112.8633 | $112.86 | $112.85 | $112.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.55 | $933.0594 | $933.05 | $933.05 | $933.10 | |