| 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 | $5.90 | 12.855% | $6.6584 | $6.66 | $6.65 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.55 | 4.592% | $221.2644 | $221.26 | $221.25 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.71 | 7.586% | $215.9359 | $215.94 | $215.95 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.74 | 11.782% | $174.0893 | $174.09 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.47 | 13.216% | $93.3692 | $93.37 | $93.35 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.86 | 7.151% | $56.64 | $56.64 | $56.65 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.26 | 13.847% | $259.8672 | $259.87 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.49 | $1,027.8244 | $1,027.83 | $1,027.80 | $1,027.90 | |