| 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 | $5.71 | 5.186% | $6.0061 | $6.01 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.90 | 7.778% | $60.2479 | $60.25 | $60.25 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.63 | 6.661% | $215.0606 | $215.06 | $215.05 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.74 | 3.794% | $193.8249 | $193.82 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.64 | 4.713% | $60.3566 | $60.36 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.62 | 5.292% | $49.0871 | $49.09 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.44 | 12.805% | $228.3624 | $228.36 | $228.35 | $228.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.68 | $812.9456 | $812.95 | $812.90 | $813.00 | |