| 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 | $6.44 | 6.384% | $6.8511 | $6.85 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.40 | 9.718% | $68.464 | $68.46 | $68.45 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.44 | 3.228% | $141.8766 | $141.88 | $141.90 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.49 | 4.421% | $75.6948 | $75.69 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.52 | 6.403% | $254.8565 | $254.86 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.38 | 11.188% | $221.6866 | $221.69 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.62 | 3.498% | $23.4112 | $23.41 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.29 | $792.8408 | $792.84 | $792.85 | $793.00 | |