| 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 | $5.92 | 7.666% | $6.3738 | $6.37 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.65 | 13.831% | $147.5819 | $147.58 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.89 | 6.183% | $46.6037 | $46.60 | $46.60 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.61 | 11.462% | $94.308 | $94.31 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.66 | 5.749% | $16.5603 | $16.56 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.54 | 12.507% | $117.6148 | $117.61 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.56 | 11.558% | $268.3639 | $268.36 | $268.35 | $268.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $624.83 | $697.4064 | $697.39 | $697.35 | $697.50 | |