| 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 | $247.27 | 7.626% | $266.1268 | $266.13 | $266.15 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.25 | 7.598% | $7.8009 | $7.80 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.38 | 7.195% | $66.8682 | $66.87 | $66.85 | $66.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.66 | 3.231% | $169.9802 | $169.98 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.51 | 13.599% | $57.3789 | $57.38 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.89 | 11.315% | $18.8011 | $18.80 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.53 | 7.644% | $97.4501 | $97.45 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.49 | $684.4062 | $684.41 | $684.45 | $684.50 | |