| 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 | 5.154% | $6.0779 | $6.08 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.44 | 10.487% | $184.9994 | $185.00 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.58 | 4.551% | $177.2976 | $177.30 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.81 | 8.215% | $145.8846 | $145.88 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.35 | 11.197% | $262.8141 | $262.81 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.56 | 11.266% | $47.3548 | $47.35 | $47.35 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.32 | 6.500% | $114.2958 | $114.30 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.84 | $938.7242 | $938.72 | $938.75 | $938.80 | |