| 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 | $5.25 | 9.210% | $5.7335 | $5.73 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.33 | 12.724% | $111.9687 | $111.97 | $111.95 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.98 | 8.184% | $84.3619 | $84.36 | $84.35 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.70 | 8.738% | $178.0041 | $178.00 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.95 | 12.550% | $190.1532 | $190.15 | $190.15 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.92 | 13.745% | $31.7576 | $31.76 | $31.75 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.87 | 10.626% | $40.7878 | $40.79 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $580.00 | $642.7668 | $642.76 | $642.75 | $642.90 | |