| 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 | $5.63 | 6.700% | $6.0072 | $6.01 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.64 | 11.861% | $75.6628 | $75.66 | $75.65 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.69 | 11.476% | $6.343 | $6.34 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.75 | 13.788% | $32.7141 | $32.71 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.39 | 13.293% | $65.0189 | $65.02 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.92 | 8.112% | $173.9738 | $173.97 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.88 | 5.847% | $118.4216 | $118.42 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $437.90 | $478.1414 | $478.13 | $478.05 | $478.10 | |