| 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 | $7.72 | 8.688% | $8.3907 | $8.39 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.31 | 7.433% | $61.5699 | $61.57 | $61.55 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.56 | 9.104% | $265.7337 | $265.73 | $265.75 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.84 | 5.546% | $40.9941 | $40.99 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.69 | 12.335% | $154.6741 | $154.67 | $154.65 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.78 | 9.783% | $74.4109 | $74.41 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.43 | 4.484% | $167.6237 | $167.62 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.33 | $773.3971 | $773.38 | $773.35 | $773.40 | |