| 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 | $5.27 | 3.718% | $5.4659 | $5.47 | $5.45 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.46 | 8.349% | $242.1167 | $242.12 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.97 | 11.314% | $20.0031 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.80 | 13.135% | $80.0996 | $80.10 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.49 | 3.665% | $259.6705 | $259.67 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.69 | 11.577% | $191.5666 | $191.57 | $191.55 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.90 | 12.679% | $163.2719 | $163.27 | $163.25 | $163.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.58 | $962.1943 | $962.20 | $962.10 | $962.30 | |