| 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 | $5.27 | 6.862% | $5.6316 | $5.63 | $5.65 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.31 | 7.543% | $85.2924 | $85.29 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.44 | 13.819% | $280.4955 | $280.50 | $280.50 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.42 | 9.544% | $137.3901 | $137.39 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.33 | 4.489% | $247.9837 | $247.98 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.69 | 7.862% | $71.9332 | $71.93 | $71.95 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.26 | 4.347% | $25.3146 | $25.31 | $25.30 | $25.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.72 | $854.0411 | $854.03 | $854.10 | $854.00 | |