| 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 | $5.52 | 9.305% | $6.0336 | $6.03 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.86 | 7.174% | $150.9653 | $150.97 | $150.95 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.95 | 3.534% | $238.0764 | $238.08 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.80 | 10.659% | $213.3506 | $213.35 | $213.35 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.82 | 4.785% | $55.3474 | $55.35 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.87 | 9.578% | $131.3511 | $131.35 | $131.35 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.50 | 12.204% | $194.6739 | $194.67 | $194.65 | $194.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.32 | $989.7983 | $989.80 | $989.80 | $989.90 | |