| 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 | $5.71 | 5.204% | $6.0071 | $6.01 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.88 | 7.758% | $177.6714 | $177.67 | $177.65 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.36 | 11.657% | $241.5811 | $241.58 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.76 | 5.659% | $28.2743 | $28.27 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.85 | 13.570% | $13.458 | $13.46 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.46 | 6.527% | $51.623 | $51.62 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.75 | 9.733% | $24.9643 | $24.96 | $24.95 | $25.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $496.77 | $543.5792 | $543.57 | $543.50 | $543.70 | |