| 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 | $6.53 | 5.154% | $6.8666 | $6.87 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.78 | 13.231% | $158.2743 | $158.27 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.55 | 7.401% | $75.7714 | $75.77 | $75.75 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.80 | 8.685% | $249.7581 | $249.76 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.74 | 7.257% | $146.6632 | $146.66 | $146.65 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.58 | 13.111% | $17.6227 | $17.62 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.95 | 7.590% | $233.4165 | $233.42 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.93 | $888.3728 | $888.37 | $888.25 | $888.50 | |