| 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 | $5.99 | 9.749% | $6.574 | $6.57 | $6.55 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.95 | 13.629% | $53.3488 | $53.35 | $53.35 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.96 | 12.122% | $96.3801 | $96.38 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.99 | 4.466% | $150.4206 | $150.42 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.48 | 5.157% | $144.5698 | $144.57 | $144.55 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.30 | 8.506% | $95.8108 | $95.81 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.33 | 9.164% | $77.8667 | $77.87 | $77.85 | $77.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $580.00 | $624.9708 | $624.97 | $624.90 | $625.00 | |