| 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 | $6.40 | 6.810% | $6.8358 | $6.84 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.81 | 6.662% | $188.5891 | $188.59 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.31 | 3.711% | $157.9622 | $157.96 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.98 | 10.528% | $216.6128 | $216.61 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.91 | 11.373% | $36.6529 | $36.65 | $36.65 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.97 | 8.210% | $35.6768 | $35.68 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.69 | 12.175% | $228.4893 | $228.49 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.07 | $870.8189 | $870.82 | $870.85 | $870.90 | |