| 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 | $5.34 | 4.336% | $5.5715 | $5.57 | $5.55 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.33 | 7.661% | $221.0603 | $221.06 | $221.05 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.52 | 13.755% | $187.1497 | $187.15 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.88 | 12.799% | $82.2079 | $82.21 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.28 | 10.146% | $9.1201 | $9.12 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.82 | 10.620% | $273.0323 | $273.03 | $273.05 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.62 | 5.338% | $250.3042 | $250.30 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.79 | $1,028.4460 | $1,028.44 | $1,028.40 | $1,028.40 | |