| 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 | $6.48 | 11.668% | $7.2361 | $7.24 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.38 | 9.769% | $87.1346 | $87.13 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.83 | 10.306% | $261.2377 | $261.24 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.52 | 8.627% | $45.1019 | $45.10 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.64 | 13.778% | $257.8665 | $257.87 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.76 | 3.307% | $97.8937 | $97.89 | $97.90 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.99 | 8.297% | $92.0416 | $92.04 | $92.05 | $92.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.60 | $848.5121 | $848.51 | $848.55 | $848.40 | |