| 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 | $5.74 | 5.459% | $6.0533 | $6.05 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.28 | 6.763% | $144.429 | $144.43 | $144.45 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.83 | 6.499% | $241.5717 | $241.57 | $241.55 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.67 | 5.501% | $30.2471 | $30.25 | $30.25 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.98 | 11.436% | $115.8712 | $115.87 | $115.85 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.58 | 12.564% | $194.263 | $194.26 | $194.25 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.93 | 8.750% | $266.3614 | $266.36 | $266.35 | $266.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.01 | $998.7967 | $998.79 | $998.75 | $998.90 | |