| 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 | $5.64 | 4.529% | $5.8954 | $5.90 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.89 | 6.157% | $142.1336 | $142.13 | $142.15 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.31 | 13.644% | $134.4522 | $134.45 | $134.45 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.97 | 3.224% | $28.8718 | $28.87 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.75 | 4.707% | $115.963 | $115.96 | $115.95 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.78 | 10.788% | $25.2375 | $25.24 | $25.25 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.85 | 8.410% | $82.229 | $82.23 | $82.25 | $82.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $495.19 | $534.7825 | $534.78 | $534.80 | $534.80 | |