| 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 | $13.50 | 6.718% | $14.4069 | $14.41 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.70 | 4.681% | $56.2137 | $56.21 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.61 | 12.549% | $69.3414 | $69.34 | $69.35 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.64 | 5.653% | $9.1284 | $9.13 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.30 | 4.138% | $187.7608 | $187.76 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.38 | 11.727% | $216.0577 | $216.06 | $216.05 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.67 | 4.635% | $242.4079 | $242.41 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.80 | $795.3168 | $795.32 | $795.30 | $795.30 | |