| 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 | $5.78 | 3.874% | $6.0039 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.28 | 5.850% | $257.5119 | $257.51 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.25 | 12.451% | $219.5606 | $219.56 | $219.55 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.96 | 7.767% | $156.219 | $156.22 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.26 | 9.769% | $101.2729 | $101.27 | $101.25 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.27 | 13.308% | $194.0626 | $194.06 | $194.05 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.53 | 8.496% | $17.9344 | $17.93 | $17.95 | $17.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.33 | $952.5653 | $952.55 | $952.50 | $952.60 | |