| 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 | $7.95 | 7.455% | $8.5427 | $8.54 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.74 | 6.550% | $141.4345 | $141.43 | $141.45 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.37 | 5.711% | $171.643 | $171.64 | $171.65 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.66 | 11.776% | $257.8225 | $257.82 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.91 | 11.261% | $133.4131 | $133.41 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.28 | 12.575% | $144.4112 | $144.41 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.42 | 7.667% | $143.6493 | $143.65 | $143.65 | $143.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.33 | $1,000.9163 | $1,000.90 | $1,000.90 | $1,000.70 | |