| 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 | $6.67 | 4.666% | $6.9812 | $6.98 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.85 | 5.779% | $59.0776 | $59.08 | $59.10 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.63 | 7.736% | $98.7185 | $98.72 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.26 | 6.874% | $239.6756 | $239.68 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.54 | 9.617% | $111.3051 | $111.31 | $111.30 | $111.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.34 | 3.359% | $202.9351 | $202.94 | $202.95 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.73 | 12.471% | $99.7955 | $99.80 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.02 | $818.4886 | $818.51 | $818.55 | $818.50 | |