| 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 | $7.78 | 7.727% | $8.3812 | $8.38 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.70 | 6.653% | $19.9441 | $19.94 | $19.95 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.87 | 3.636% | $245.4826 | $245.48 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.70 | 9.444% | $85.038 | $85.04 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.97 | 13.713% | $238.7632 | $238.76 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.60 | 8.536% | $143.9187 | $143.92 | $143.90 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.37 | 4.295% | $106.7668 | $106.77 | $106.75 | $106.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.99 | $848.2946 | $848.29 | $848.30 | $848.30 | |