| 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 | $5.97 | 11.226% | $6.6402 | $6.64 | $6.65 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.68 | 7.375% | $201.5214 | $201.52 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.88 | 5.383% | $245.4159 | $245.42 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.31 | 4.209% | $240.0037 | $240.00 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.29 | 13.187% | $30.8887 | $30.89 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.96 | 7.402% | $107.359 | $107.36 | $107.35 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.80 | 12.162% | $258.8699 | $258.87 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.89 | $1,090.6988 | $1,090.70 | $1,090.65 | $1,090.70 | |