| 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 | $7.81 | 4.473% | $8.1593 | $8.16 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.93 | 4.421% | $40.6511 | $40.65 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.57 | 12.435% | $101.8324 | $101.83 | $101.85 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.68 | 13.338% | $119.7756 | $119.78 | $119.80 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.80 | 3.118% | $170.9696 | $170.97 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.47 | 8.750% | $23.3486 | $23.35 | $23.35 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.55 | 4.741% | $81.2266 | $81.23 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $507.81 | $545.9632 | $545.97 | $546.00 | $546.00 | |