| 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 | $6.42 | 8.723% | $6.98 | $6.98 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.42 | 5.419% | $259.7735 | $259.77 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.83 | 8.454% | $88.7479 | $88.75 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.75 | 8.795% | $249.9565 | $249.96 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.77 | 13.501% | $201.7707 | $201.77 | $201.75 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.78 | 10.338% | $196.1589 | $196.16 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.46 | 10.680% | $120.0435 | $120.04 | $120.05 | $120.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.43 | $1,123.4310 | $1,123.43 | $1,123.40 | $1,123.50 | |