| 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 | $6.93 | 3.429% | $7.1676 | $7.17 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.26 | 3.164% | $78.6729 | $78.67 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.75 | 6.761% | $118.2378 | $118.24 | $118.25 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.98 | 8.438% | $261.3139 | $261.31 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.49 | 13.305% | $84.4009 | $84.40 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.30 | 9.452% | $130.5762 | $130.58 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.56 | 8.721% | $195.2194 | $195.22 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.27 | $875.5887 | $875.59 | $875.55 | $875.60 | |