| 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 | $6.50 | 10.281% | $7.1683 | $7.17 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.76 | 7.311% | $172.5132 | $172.51 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.99 | 5.174% | $70.4561 | $70.46 | $70.45 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.51 | 9.352% | $264.096 | $264.10 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.31 | 3.566% | $69.7103 | $69.71 | $69.70 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.80 | 6.529% | $169.1681 | $169.17 | $169.15 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.55 | 4.160% | $99.5249 | $99.52 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.42 | $852.6369 | $852.64 | $852.55 | $852.70 | |