| 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 | $7.69 | 10.507% | $8.498 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.70 | 6.410% | $158.2317 | $158.23 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.85 | 5.115% | $52.3998 | $52.40 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.76 | 3.680% | $38.1128 | $38.11 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.56 | 10.494% | $142.0511 | $142.05 | $142.05 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.44 | 7.794% | $70.5404 | $70.54 | $70.55 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.32 | 8.773% | $17.7518 | $17.75 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $453.32 | $487.5856 | $487.58 | $487.60 | $487.60 | |