| 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 | $5.76 | 6.137% | $6.1135 | $6.11 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.81 | 8.176% | $13.8573 | $13.86 | $13.85 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.96 | 6.221% | $48.8192 | $48.82 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.29 | 11.623% | $132.0388 | $132.04 | $132.05 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.28 | 5.667% | $130.2663 | $130.27 | $130.25 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.69 | 3.768% | $115.8985 | $115.90 | $115.90 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.29 | 7.285% | $137.6359 | $137.64 | $137.65 | $137.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.08 | $584.6295 | $584.64 | $584.60 | $584.60 | |