| 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 | $5.57 | 6.671% | $5.9416 | $5.94 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.50 | 12.260% | $167.8287 | $167.83 | $167.85 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.26 | 8.293% | $78.2525 | $78.25 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.95 | 10.490% | $256.2816 | $256.28 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.62 | 13.528% | $177.8076 | $177.81 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.75 | 3.673% | $77.4956 | $77.50 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.60 | 12.420% | $7.4197 | $7.42 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $697.25 | $771.0273 | $771.03 | $771.05 | $771.00 | |