| 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 | $5.55 | 7.744% | $5.9798 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.88 | 3.471% | $114.7286 | $114.73 | $114.75 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.77 | 12.841% | $273.9441 | $273.94 | $273.95 | $273.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.78 | 7.136% | $135.827 | $135.83 | $135.85 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.41 | 11.494% | $49.5145 | $49.51 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.75 | 5.105% | $52.2897 | $52.29 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.27 | 4.412% | $12.8114 | $12.81 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $592.41 | $645.0951 | $645.09 | $645.15 | $645.00 | |