| 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 | $7.50 | 9.496% | $8.2122 | $8.21 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.39 | 8.822% | $210.4509 | $210.45 | $210.45 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.50 | 11.680% | $220.568 | $220.57 | $220.55 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.53 | 6.181% | $55.7769 | $55.78 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.42 | 9.307% | $174.2572 | $174.26 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.60 | 5.314% | $157.5497 | $157.55 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.42 | 9.446% | $146.0229 | $146.02 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.36 | $972.8378 | $972.84 | $972.80 | $972.90 | |