| 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 | $7.36 | 7.136% | $7.8852 | $7.89 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.65 | 12.178% | $171.2397 | $171.24 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.53 | 5.864% | $83.135 | $83.14 | $83.15 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.41 | 6.265% | $130.079 | $130.08 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.57 | 5.489% | $174.6581 | $174.66 | $174.65 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.94 | 3.246% | $216.7547 | $216.75 | $216.75 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.43 | 3.640% | $129.9957 | $130.00 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.89 | $913.7474 | $913.76 | $913.80 | $913.80 | |