| 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 | $7.41 | 12.754% | $8.3551 | $8.36 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.62 | 9.712% | $40.1765 | $40.18 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.84 | 13.674% | $81.6634 | $81.66 | $81.65 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.30 | 13.147% | $71.6221 | $71.62 | $71.60 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.53 | 10.221% | $159.3024 | $159.30 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.45 | 9.316% | $97.7832 | $97.78 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.87 | 3.305% | $72.1792 | $72.18 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $483.02 | $531.0819 | $531.08 | $531.10 | $531.20 | |