| 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 | $6.65 | 10.214% | $7.3292 | $7.33 | $7.35 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.93 | 6.291% | $8.4289 | $8.43 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.98 | 6.335% | $138.2142 | $138.21 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.44 | 13.423% | $210.3316 | $210.33 | $210.35 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.76 | 6.704% | $121.3865 | $121.39 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.88 | 6.303% | $31.7633 | $31.76 | $31.75 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.70 | 6.781% | $69.0873 | $69.09 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.34 | $586.5410 | $586.54 | $586.60 | $586.50 | |