| 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 | 7.725% | $7.0129 | $7.01 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.96 | 4.462% | $16.6721 | $16.67 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.29 | 7.570% | $230.5118 | $230.51 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.44 | 6.161% | $53.5476 | $53.55 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.56 | 12.500% | $53.505 | $53.51 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.94 | 5.793% | $6.2841 | $6.28 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.51 | 13.713% | $39.2424 | $39.24 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $375.21 | $406.7759 | $406.77 | $406.75 | $406.70 | |