| 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 | $5.72 | 5.722% | $6.0473 | $6.05 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.87 | 8.594% | $33.523 | $33.52 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.64 | 4.227% | $71.5414 | $71.54 | $71.55 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.41 | 10.660% | $247.2255 | $247.23 | $247.25 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.48 | 11.108% | $152.7513 | $152.75 | $152.75 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.65 | 3.626% | $165.4389 | $165.44 | $165.45 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.73 | 3.205% | $31.7149 | $31.71 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.50 | $708.2423 | $708.24 | $708.25 | $708.10 | |