| 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 | $7.62 | 4.757% | $7.9825 | $7.98 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.34 | 11.337% | $107.2621 | $107.26 | $107.25 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.53 | 6.780% | $209.8547 | $209.85 | $209.85 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.79 | 9.125% | $94.7096 | $94.71 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.68 | 13.248% | $20.0222 | $20.02 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.78 | 4.787% | $122.3703 | $122.37 | $122.35 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.62 | 12.358% | $22.0446 | $22.04 | $22.05 | $22.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $541.36 | $584.2460 | $584.23 | $584.20 | $584.30 | |