| 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 | $6.51 | 9.863% | $7.1521 | $7.15 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.57 | 7.159% | $138.8459 | $138.85 | $138.85 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.36 | 5.626% | $231.7012 | $231.70 | $231.70 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.68 | 13.305% | $280.6338 | $280.63 | $280.65 | $280.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.52 | 8.782% | $248.5886 | $248.59 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.79 | 7.148% | $139.0674 | $139.07 | $139.05 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.62 | 9.686% | $259.539 | $259.54 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.05 | $1,305.5280 | $1,305.53 | $1,305.55 | $1,305.50 | |