| 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 | $231.41 | 6.471% | $246.3845 | $246.38 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.47 | 7.164% | $87.3065 | $87.31 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.61 | 11.106% | $59.5639 | $59.56 | $59.55 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.55 | 7.189% | $8.0928 | $8.09 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.95 | 12.293% | $187.4732 | $187.47 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.82 | 11.625% | $52.2628 | $52.26 | $52.25 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.85 | 3.614% | $175.9884 | $175.99 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.66 | $817.0721 | $817.06 | $817.05 | $817.20 | |