| 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 | $7.81 | 7.504% | $8.3961 | $8.40 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.43 | 6.836% | $158.5767 | $158.58 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.77 | 4.661% | $180.8228 | $180.82 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.64 | 3.356% | $79.212 | $79.21 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.29 | 9.463% | $49.5758 | $49.58 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.90 | 12.382% | $6.6305 | $6.63 | $6.65 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.35 | 7.712% | $53.1559 | $53.16 | $53.15 | $53.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $506.19 | $536.3698 | $536.38 | $536.40 | $536.40 | |