| 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 | $12.80 | 8.464% | $13.8834 | $13.88 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.48 | 9.154% | $84.5725 | $84.57 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.63 | 8.328% | $158.8413 | $158.84 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.92 | 12.237% | $250.1987 | $250.20 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.29 | 12.480% | $8.1998 | $8.20 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.62 | 7.340% | $159.5287 | $159.53 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.30 | 13.750% | $44.7038 | $44.70 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.04 | $719.9282 | $719.92 | $719.95 | $719.90 | |