| 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 | $6.46 | 5.767% | $6.8325 | $6.83 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.76 | 3.658% | $204.9941 | $204.99 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.79 | 12.432% | $45.861 | $45.86 | $45.85 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.94 | 12.257% | $6.6681 | $6.67 | $6.65 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.56 | 8.859% | $120.3545 | $120.35 | $120.35 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.88 | 6.557% | $152.2486 | $152.25 | $152.25 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.97 | 10.853% | $178.4401 | $178.44 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $665.36 | $715.3989 | $715.39 | $715.40 | $715.40 | |