| 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 | $5.75 | 13.595% | $6.5317 | $6.53 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.35 | 10.250% | $112.8409 | $112.84 | $112.85 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.75 | 9.795% | $195.1606 | $195.16 | $195.15 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.94 | 6.319% | $19.0736 | $19.07 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.52 | 10.825% | $244.3913 | $244.39 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.77 | 11.297% | $27.5683 | $27.57 | $27.55 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.80 | 8.777% | $234.7408 | $234.74 | $234.75 | $234.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.88 | $840.3072 | $840.30 | $840.30 | $840.30 | |