| 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 | $5.36 | 5.449% | $5.6521 | $5.65 | $5.65 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.35 | 12.339% | $90.2644 | $90.26 | $90.25 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.54 | 9.692% | $173.9057 | $173.91 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.59 | 5.357% | $45.9251 | $45.93 | $45.95 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.98 | 3.389% | $180.9101 | $180.91 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.35 | 5.717% | $10.9417 | $10.94 | $10.95 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.99 | 4.590% | $220.6744 | $220.67 | $220.65 | $220.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $684.16 | $728.2735 | $728.27 | $728.25 | $728.30 | |