| 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 | 6.678% | $6.3793 | $6.38 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.27 | 3.303% | $84.9874 | $84.99 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.59 | 4.140% | $80.8022 | $80.80 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.41 | 10.323% | $275.1566 | $275.16 | $275.15 | $275.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.58 | 8.117% | $186.5883 | $186.59 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.26 | 7.386% | $251.5624 | $251.56 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.78 | 11.416% | $233.7285 | $233.73 | $233.75 | $233.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.87 | $1,119.2047 | $1,119.21 | $1,119.25 | $1,119.30 | |