| 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 | $5.56 | 5.476% | $5.8645 | $5.86 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.68 | 10.684% | $156.8171 | $156.82 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.85 | 6.632% | $254.6905 | $254.69 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.73 | 3.804% | $55.7739 | $55.77 | $55.75 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.90 | 8.199% | $30.1875 | $30.19 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.41 | 13.374% | $77.5592 | $77.56 | $77.55 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.46 | 6.456% | $32.4265 | $32.43 | $32.45 | $32.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $566.59 | $613.3192 | $613.32 | $613.30 | $613.40 | |