| 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 | $5.99 | 6.795% | $6.397 | $6.40 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.52 | 7.798% | $93.2668 | $93.27 | $93.25 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.51 | 4.707% | $154.4533 | $154.45 | $154.45 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.38 | 12.462% | $221.9775 | $221.98 | $222.00 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.47 | 12.321% | $54.442 | $54.44 | $54.45 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.98 | 11.311% | $210.3555 | $210.36 | $210.35 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.52 | 8.498% | $233.8349 | $233.83 | $233.85 | $233.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.37 | $974.7270 | $974.73 | $974.75 | $974.80 | |