| 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 | $5.35 | 8.616% | $5.811 | $5.81 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.99 | 4.383% | $20.8662 | $20.87 | $20.85 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.60 | 7.553% | $191.0141 | $191.01 | $191.00 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.49 | 13.280% | $87.7807 | $87.78 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.94 | 3.221% | $210.5089 | $210.51 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.31 | 6.700% | $82.4898 | $82.49 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.73 | 9.792% | $138.0415 | $138.04 | $138.05 | $138.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.41 | $736.5122 | $736.51 | $736.50 | $736.50 | |