| 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 | $7.95 | 7.333% | $8.533 | $8.53 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.53 | 13.185% | $73.0383 | $73.04 | $73.05 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.43 | 9.168% | $186.055 | $186.06 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.54 | 6.395% | $170.8065 | $170.81 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.42 | 13.231% | $67.2819 | $67.28 | $67.30 | $67.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.79 | 12.280% | $130.009 | $130.01 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.41 | 6.155% | $169.2217 | $169.22 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $738.07 | $804.9454 | $804.95 | $804.95 | $804.90 | |