| 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 | $6.56 | 3.138% | $6.7659 | $6.77 | $6.75 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.61 | 9.811% | $87.4205 | $87.42 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.86 | 12.646% | $209.3639 | $209.36 | $209.35 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.82 | 4.711% | $262.6361 | $262.64 | $262.65 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.69 | 8.297% | $221.6731 | $221.67 | $221.65 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.85 | 9.865% | $178.9152 | $178.92 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.65 | 3.497% | $107.2746 | $107.27 | $107.25 | $107.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.04 | $1,074.0493 | $1,074.05 | $1,073.95 | $1,074.10 | |