| 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 | $5.60 | 4.280% | $5.8397 | $5.84 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.67 | 6.856% | $55.2125 | $55.21 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.62 | 9.798% | $167.5737 | $167.57 | $167.55 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.44 | 10.714% | $152.1653 | $152.17 | $152.15 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.65 | 4.642% | $175.4323 | $175.43 | $175.45 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.77 | 3.599% | $16.3376 | $16.34 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.41 | 3.370% | $72.7828 | $72.78 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $601.16 | $645.3439 | $645.34 | $645.35 | $645.30 | |