| 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 | $7.80 | 9.854% | $8.5686 | $8.57 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.91 | 6.236% | $42.3988 | $42.40 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.81 | 11.235% | $89.889 | $89.89 | $89.90 | $89.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.44 | 13.486% | $229.7411 | $229.74 | $229.75 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.26 | 3.493% | $257.9667 | $257.97 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.35 | 5.287% | $96.1797 | $96.18 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.58 | 6.285% | $84.5816 | $84.58 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $751.15 | $809.3255 | $809.33 | $809.35 | $809.40 | |