| 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 | 9.577% | $5.8733 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.81 | 12.463% | $34.6499 | $34.65 | $34.65 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.50 | 13.239% | $35.6703 | $35.67 | $35.65 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.34 | 12.222% | $95.7703 | $95.77 | $95.75 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.95 | 11.508% | $35.6268 | $35.63 | $35.65 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.72 | 3.791% | $86.8938 | $86.89 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.38 | 12.872% | $146.0338 | $146.03 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $398.06 | $440.5182 | $440.51 | $440.50 | $440.50 | |