| 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 | 6.335% | $5.5826 | $5.58 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.44 | 10.761% | $250.8072 | $250.81 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.56 | 3.548% | $231.4919 | $231.49 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.76 | 9.195% | $171.1741 | $171.17 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.95 | 6.811% | $112.0981 | $112.10 | $112.10 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.54 | 13.370% | $34.6232 | $34.62 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.81 | 5.612% | $38.8758 | $38.88 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.31 | $844.6529 | $844.65 | $844.65 | $844.70 | |