| 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 | $5.49 | 8.732% | $5.9694 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.42 | 11.287% | $277.572 | $277.57 | $277.55 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.26 | 8.478% | $250.8662 | $250.87 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.83 | 3.871% | $181.5977 | $181.60 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.77 | 4.427% | $221.1451 | $221.15 | $221.15 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.41 | 9.311% | $35.4277 | $35.43 | $35.45 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.83 | 12.300% | $277.1901 | $277.19 | $277.20 | $277.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.01 | $1,249.7682 | $1,249.78 | $1,249.75 | $1,249.80 | |