| 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 | $6.99 | 6.655% | $7.4552 | $7.46 | $7.45 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.73 | 11.594% | $270.8721 | $270.87 | $270.85 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.81 | 9.682% | $127.0227 | $127.02 | $127.00 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.75 | 11.760% | $260.1214 | $260.12 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.70 | 8.798% | $14.9053 | $14.91 | $14.90 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.69 | 13.830% | $31.5195 | $31.52 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.68 | 6.840% | $237.9113 | $237.91 | $237.90 | $237.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.35 | $949.8075 | $949.81 | $949.70 | $949.80 | |