| 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 | $7.74 | 9.861% | $8.5032 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.25 | 12.723% | $36.3532 | $36.35 | $36.35 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.26 | 5.412% | $40.3306 | $40.33 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.43 | 13.122% | $111.346 | $111.35 | $111.35 | $111.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.36 | 6.719% | $241.5691 | $241.57 | $241.55 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.71 | 4.202% | $198.7236 | $198.72 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.26 | 5.204% | $9.7419 | $9.74 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $603.01 | $646.5676 | $646.56 | $646.55 | $646.50 | |