| 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 | $5.25 | 3.606% | $5.4393 | $5.44 | $5.45 | $5.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.59 | 3.399% | $13.0179 | $13.02 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.73 | 3.387% | $115.5143 | $115.51 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.86 | 5.592% | $63.2074 | $63.21 | $63.20 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.75 | 8.231% | $263.8131 | $263.81 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.87 | 5.629% | $44.2269 | $44.23 | $44.25 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.55 | 9.804% | $160.9178 | $160.92 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $621.60 | $666.1367 | $666.14 | $666.10 | $666.00 | |