| 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 | $147.78 | 13.469% | $167.6845 | $167.68 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.68 | 4.301% | $6.9673 | $6.97 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.83 | 9.769% | $272.0405 | $272.04 | $272.05 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.92 | 3.871% | $239.8589 | $239.86 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.57 | 5.146% | $5.8566 | $5.86 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.33 | 4.112% | $138.8125 | $138.81 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.78 | 4.643% | $39.5341 | $39.53 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.89 | $870.7544 | $870.75 | $870.75 | $870.80 | |