| 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 | $6.27 | 3.245% | $6.4735 | $6.47 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.79 | 12.298% | $194.0397 | $194.04 | $194.05 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.28 | 7.103% | $79.5561 | $79.56 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.79 | 5.632% | $254.3513 | $254.35 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.40 | 10.869% | $239.9205 | $239.92 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.69 | 9.808% | $206.0986 | $206.10 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.32 | 4.534% | $203.1305 | $203.13 | $203.15 | $203.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.54 | $1,183.5702 | $1,183.57 | $1,183.55 | $1,183.60 | |