| 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 | $5.48 | 6.186% | $5.819 | $5.82 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.70 | 12.430% | $21.0244 | $21.02 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.87 | 9.272% | $112.4081 | $112.41 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.53 | 11.162% | $159.5508 | $159.55 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.47 | 10.416% | $17.0814 | $17.08 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.99 | 5.772% | $29.6056 | $29.61 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.61 | 10.506% | $252.6278 | $252.63 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.65 | $598.1171 | $598.12 | $598.10 | $598.10 | |