| 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 | $5.86 | 11.125% | $6.5119 | $6.51 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.58 | 7.751% | $132.0812 | $132.08 | $132.10 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.80 | 6.599% | $188.467 | $188.47 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.50 | 10.190% | $147.1037 | $147.10 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.34 | 9.341% | $58.3225 | $58.32 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.48 | 7.169% | $205.2072 | $205.21 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.68 | 10.301% | $202.6009 | $202.60 | $202.60 | $202.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.24 | $940.2944 | $940.29 | $940.25 | $940.30 | |