| 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 | $5.91 | 4.535% | $6.178 | $6.18 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.85 | 10.614% | $24.1692 | $24.17 | $24.15 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.92 | 8.609% | $34.668 | $34.67 | $34.65 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.26 | 5.577% | $217.7631 | $217.76 | $217.75 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.61 | 13.475% | $256.0109 | $256.01 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.78 | 7.168% | $229.1038 | $229.10 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.82 | 10.278% | $30.6793 | $30.68 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.15 | $798.5723 | $798.57 | $798.55 | $798.70 | |