| 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 | $7.46 | 5.355% | $7.8595 | $7.86 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.55 | 9.651% | $43.367 | $43.37 | $43.35 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.74 | 13.299% | $69.9508 | $69.95 | $69.95 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.88 | 12.738% | $69.7623 | $69.76 | $69.75 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.59 | 4.492% | $205.4208 | $205.42 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.93 | 13.157% | $281.6817 | $281.68 | $281.70 | $281.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.57 | 12.396% | $183.8461 | $183.85 | $183.85 | $183.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.72 | $861.8882 | $861.89 | $861.85 | $862.00 | |