| 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 | $5.98 | 6.699% | $6.3806 | $6.38 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.26 | 8.816% | $166.7714 | $166.77 | $166.75 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.38 | 3.502% | $149.4362 | $149.44 | $149.45 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.92 | 3.401% | $172.5969 | $172.60 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.40 | 3.588% | $247.9897 | $247.99 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.92 | 13.699% | $256.8688 | $256.87 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.31 | 7.253% | $258.8122 | $258.81 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.17 | $1,258.8558 | $1,258.86 | $1,258.85 | $1,258.90 | |