| 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 | $6.44 | 5.367% | $6.7856 | $6.79 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.94 | 11.657% | $116.0563 | $116.06 | $116.05 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.63 | 8.650% | $145.189 | $145.19 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.57 | 8.292% | $173.8845 | $173.88 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.79 | 12.204% | $256.7115 | $256.71 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.28 | 13.737% | $100.407 | $100.41 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.75 | 6.220% | $59.2177 | $59.22 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.40 | $858.2516 | $858.26 | $858.25 | $858.30 | |