| 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 | $7.68 | 13.597% | $8.7242 | $8.72 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.25 | 12.704% | $8.171 | $8.17 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.97 | 6.824% | $161.2722 | $161.27 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.30 | 3.515% | $124.5285 | $124.53 | $124.55 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.71 | 5.366% | $181.9776 | $181.98 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.65 | 12.405% | $13.0952 | $13.10 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.44 | 12.753% | $170.7531 | $170.75 | $170.75 | $170.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $622.00 | $668.5218 | $668.52 | $668.50 | $668.60 | |