| 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 | 11.425% | $6.5295 | $6.53 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.64 | 10.143% | $218.7881 | $218.79 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.92 | 9.425% | $226.4222 | $226.42 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.44 | 11.448% | $74.0461 | $74.05 | $74.05 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.54 | 10.736% | $104.6898 | $104.69 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.52 | 13.501% | $77.7709 | $77.77 | $77.75 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.70 | 8.212% | $173.8967 | $173.90 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.62 | $882.1433 | $882.15 | $882.15 | $882.10 | |