| 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 | $6.72 | 4.366% | $7.0134 | $7.01 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.84 | 8.490% | $230.9101 | $230.91 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.85 | 12.774% | $276.1271 | $276.13 | $276.15 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.58 | 9.640% | $112.4687 | $112.47 | $112.45 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.32 | 12.486% | $251.2037 | $251.20 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.57 | 7.648% | $117.9499 | $117.95 | $117.95 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.43 | 11.350% | $96.2398 | $96.24 | $96.25 | $96.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.31 | $1,091.9127 | $1,091.91 | $1,091.90 | $1,091.80 | |