| 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 | $7.98 | 6.385% | $8.4895 | $8.49 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.77 | 10.871% | $77.3547 | $77.35 | $77.35 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.68 | 7.416% | $87.7374 | $87.74 | $87.75 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.69 | 6.541% | $65.7251 | $65.73 | $65.75 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.34 | 12.731% | $143.5517 | $143.55 | $143.55 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.82 | 10.668% | $145.8826 | $145.88 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.48 | 3.341% | $41.8324 | $41.83 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $520.76 | $570.5734 | $570.57 | $570.65 | $570.60 | |