| 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 | 6.445% | $5.9929 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.40 | 9.288% | $56.174 | $56.17 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.43 | 12.826% | $90.746 | $90.75 | $90.75 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.65 | 12.304% | $196.1389 | $196.14 | $196.15 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.65 | 12.341% | $24.3218 | $24.32 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.36 | 10.616% | $224.9487 | $224.95 | $224.95 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.97 | 11.709% | $128.4318 | $128.43 | $128.45 | $128.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $652.09 | $726.7541 | $726.75 | $726.75 | $726.60 | |