| 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 | $6.90 | 5.358% | $7.2697 | $7.27 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.46 | 7.352% | $73.4932 | $73.49 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.91 | 13.432% | $74.763 | $74.76 | $74.75 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.72 | 13.275% | $209.2416 | $209.24 | $209.25 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.67 | 12.694% | $46.9596 | $46.96 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.65 | 4.560% | $207.7084 | $207.71 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.25 | 6.179% | $231.7357 | $231.74 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.56 | $851.1712 | $851.17 | $851.15 | $851.20 | |