| 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 | $7.95 | 3.275% | $8.2104 | $8.21 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.50 | 3.540% | $63.6771 | $63.68 | $63.70 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.96 | 12.350% | $242.6311 | $242.63 | $242.65 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.80 | 5.148% | $209.0342 | $209.03 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.54 | 9.783% | $156.4847 | $156.48 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.55 | 8.827% | $14.7461 | $14.75 | $14.75 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.59 | 8.226% | $235.489 | $235.49 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.89 | $930.2726 | $930.27 | $930.35 | $930.20 | |