| 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 | $6.90 | 9.542% | $7.5584 | $7.56 | $7.55 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.66 | 3.723% | $106.482 | $106.48 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.99 | 11.719% | $145.2235 | $145.22 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.50 | 9.511% | $273.2299 | $273.23 | $273.25 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.62 | 11.616% | $132.3989 | $132.40 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.63 | 6.268% | $82.4958 | $82.50 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.51 | 9.338% | $130.6698 | $130.67 | $130.65 | $130.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.81 | $878.0583 | $878.06 | $878.05 | $878.10 | |