| 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 | $7.75 | 6.550% | $8.2576 | $8.26 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.45 | 9.410% | $95.679 | $95.68 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.87 | 13.624% | $263.46 | $263.46 | $263.45 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.77 | 6.796% | $227.2298 | $227.23 | $227.25 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.73 | 8.305% | $10.5381 | $10.54 | $10.55 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.81 | 3.562% | $79.546 | $79.55 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.40 | 3.125% | $14.85 | $14.85 | $14.85 | $14.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.78 | $699.5605 | $699.57 | $699.60 | $699.60 | |