| 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 | 7.629% | $6.3286 | $6.33 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.34 | 4.541% | $85.0336 | $85.03 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.79 | 9.647% | $143.4073 | $143.41 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.92 | 4.704% | $233.4062 | $233.41 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.78 | 3.490% | $102.2274 | $102.23 | $102.25 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.74 | 7.660% | $141.8313 | $141.83 | $141.85 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.56 | 10.212% | $261.8196 | $261.82 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.01 | $974.0540 | $974.06 | $974.10 | $973.90 | |