| 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 | $7.45 | 5.555% | $7.8638 | $7.86 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.67 | 6.702% | $125.5562 | $125.56 | $125.55 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.46 | 13.596% | $276.5608 | $276.56 | $276.55 | $276.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.95 | 7.850% | $195.1546 | $195.15 | $195.15 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.25 | 6.867% | $24.8466 | $24.85 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.62 | 12.605% | $181.9922 | $181.99 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.56 | 10.833% | $44.9539 | $44.95 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.96 | $856.9281 | $856.92 | $856.90 | $857.10 | |