| 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 | $6.38 | 12.350% | $7.1679 | $7.17 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.82 | 10.660% | $10.8668 | $10.87 | $10.85 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.66 | 3.667% | $149.9647 | $149.96 | $149.95 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.70 | 4.500% | $88.5115 | $88.51 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.53 | 13.350% | $245.4368 | $245.44 | $245.45 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.72 | 4.542% | $108.431 | $108.43 | $108.45 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.39 | 10.240% | $276.0299 | $276.03 | $276.05 | $276.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.20 | $886.4086 | $886.41 | $886.40 | $886.40 | |