| 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 | $7.37 | 8.108% | $7.9676 | $7.97 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.99 | 12.154% | $80.7397 | $80.74 | $80.75 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.60 | 11.622% | $56.4807 | $56.48 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.50 | 9.570% | $38.8974 | $38.90 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.83 | 9.226% | $221.5431 | $221.54 | $221.55 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.64 | 9.714% | $158.6903 | $158.69 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.81 | 3.683% | $173.9904 | $173.99 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $680.74 | $738.3092 | $738.31 | $738.35 | $738.30 | |