| 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 | $7.67 | 7.646% | $8.2564 | $8.26 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.42 | 13.390% | $42.4305 | $42.43 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.84 | 7.107% | $253.6722 | $253.67 | $253.65 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.73 | 5.337% | $122.9599 | $122.96 | $122.95 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.68 | 4.501% | $55.0511 | $55.05 | $55.05 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.82 | 13.416% | $219.8229 | $219.82 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.72 | 12.700% | $98.8604 | $98.86 | $98.85 | $98.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.88 | $801.0534 | $801.05 | $801.00 | $801.20 | |