| 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 | $7.88 | 6.572% | $8.3979 | $8.40 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.45 | 9.274% | $204.8341 | $204.83 | $204.85 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.39 | 10.650% | $215.0925 | $215.09 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.67 | 5.765% | $117.0501 | $117.05 | $117.05 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.84 | 7.212% | $94.175 | $94.18 | $94.20 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.51 | 5.196% | $245.6432 | $245.64 | $245.65 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.47 | 9.258% | $240.8811 | $240.88 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.21 | $1,126.0739 | $1,126.07 | $1,126.15 | $1,126.10 | |