| 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 | $5.37 | 6.793% | $5.7348 | $5.73 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.30 | 7.398% | $232.3019 | $232.30 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.49 | 4.598% | $150.0877 | $150.09 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.86 | 13.455% | $17.994 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.27 | 8.610% | $265.3016 | $265.30 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.65 | 12.346% | $271.4841 | $271.48 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.26 | 4.862% | $136.5932 | $136.59 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.20 | $1,079.4973 | $1,079.48 | $1,079.55 | $1,079.50 | |