| 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 | $6.89 | 5.568% | $7.2736 | $7.27 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.28 | 10.381% | $276.2616 | $276.26 | $276.25 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.76 | 8.437% | $269.7479 | $269.75 | $269.75 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.30 | 10.655% | $140.8638 | $140.86 | $140.85 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.59 | 3.396% | $35.7647 | $35.76 | $35.75 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.26 | 9.538% | $139.3981 | $139.40 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.67 | 9.494% | $69.7148 | $69.71 | $69.70 | $69.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.75 | $939.0245 | $939.01 | $938.95 | $939.10 | |