| 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 | $5.32 | 11.356% | $5.9241 | $5.92 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.66 | 10.704% | $80.4375 | $80.44 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.51 | 7.506% | $235.9864 | $235.99 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.73 | 11.851% | $154.0524 | $154.05 | $154.05 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.80 | 8.747% | $98.7423 | $98.74 | $98.75 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.73 | 3.779% | $195.8621 | $195.86 | $195.85 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.53 | 5.464% | $175.6292 | $175.63 | $175.65 | $175.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.28 | $946.6340 | $946.63 | $946.65 | $946.60 | |