| 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 | $5.48 | 8.464% | $5.9438 | $5.94 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.69 | 5.251% | $129.1325 | $129.13 | $129.15 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.75 | 7.119% | $140.0581 | $140.06 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.83 | 11.569% | $234.1052 | $234.11 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.85 | 7.208% | $219.6156 | $219.62 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.57 | 5.203% | $42.6809 | $42.68 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.39 | 13.300% | $97.8799 | $97.88 | $97.90 | $97.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.56 | $869.4160 | $869.42 | $869.45 | $869.40 | |