| 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 | $6.40 | 12.834% | $7.2214 | $7.22 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.56 | 4.645% | $33.026 | $33.03 | $33.05 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.54 | 5.855% | $50.3235 | $50.32 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.75 | 11.419% | $204.7324 | $204.73 | $204.75 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.49 | 10.313% | $170.4226 | $170.42 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.66 | 10.125% | $73.4093 | $73.41 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.44 | 6.333% | $189.7406 | $189.74 | $189.75 | $189.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.84 | $728.8758 | $728.87 | $728.85 | $728.70 | |