| 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 | $6.36 | 8.249% | $6.8846 | $6.88 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.26 | 12.185% | $29.4598 | $29.46 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.95 | 4.131% | $179.0533 | $179.05 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.38 | 10.299% | $227.6351 | $227.64 | $227.65 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.49 | 13.211% | $112.6336 | $112.63 | $112.65 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.79 | 5.761% | $110.827 | $110.83 | $110.85 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.72 | 9.785% | $162.1744 | $162.17 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.95 | $828.6678 | $828.66 | $828.70 | $828.70 | |