| 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 | $6.40 | 3.856% | $6.6468 | $6.65 | $6.65 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.82 | 9.466% | $65.4826 | $65.48 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.43 | 4.787% | $83.2323 | $83.23 | $83.25 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.79 | 11.735% | $157.3117 | $157.31 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.31 | 8.766% | $131.944 | $131.94 | $131.95 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.86 | 9.221% | $172.4163 | $172.42 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.84 | 5.560% | $254.2307 | $254.23 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.45 | $871.2644 | $871.26 | $871.30 | $871.10 | |