| 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 | $7.65 | 8.236% | $8.2801 | $8.28 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.78 | 5.781% | $31.5016 | $31.50 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.45 | 4.550% | $144.7495 | $144.75 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.49 | 3.177% | $166.6205 | $166.62 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.63 | 9.578% | $200.1223 | $200.12 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.62 | 6.747% | $242.9775 | $242.98 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.94 | 4.157% | $20.7689 | $20.77 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.56 | $815.0204 | $815.02 | $815.00 | $815.00 | |