| 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 | $7.80 | 8.175% | $8.4377 | $8.44 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.69 | 6.499% | $25.2296 | $25.23 | $25.25 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.96 | 6.127% | $222.8242 | $222.82 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.97 | 7.650% | $62.4047 | $62.40 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.55 | 5.225% | $134.2145 | $134.21 | $134.20 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.69 | 8.624% | $223.4287 | $223.43 | $223.45 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.28 | 7.831% | $12.1633 | $12.16 | $12.15 | $12.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $643.94 | $688.7027 | $688.69 | $688.70 | $688.60 | |