| 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 | $5.88 | 3.525% | $6.0873 | $6.09 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.62 | 3.489% | $205.5499 | $205.55 | $205.55 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.84 | 10.638% | $273.0988 | $273.10 | $273.10 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.65 | 12.819% | $27.8099 | $27.81 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.52 | 10.635% | $93.5087 | $93.51 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.77 | 8.440% | $188.4362 | $188.44 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.40 | 9.583% | $69.4756 | $69.48 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.68 | $863.9664 | $863.98 | $864.00 | $863.90 | |