| 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 | $7.84 | 4.288% | $8.1762 | $8.18 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.68 | 5.564% | $191.7887 | $191.79 | $191.80 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.73 | 10.636% | $124.72 | $124.72 | $124.70 | $124.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.33 | 12.805% | $99.6407 | $99.64 | $99.65 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.69 | 13.165% | $160.3435 | $160.34 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.49 | 13.778% | $272.4869 | $272.49 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.69 | 10.139% | $21.6864 | $21.69 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.45 | $878.8424 | $878.85 | $878.90 | $878.80 | |