| 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 | $7.99 | 6.458% | $8.506 | $8.51 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.56 | 12.544% | $144.6866 | $144.69 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.35 | 12.697% | $77.0284 | $77.03 | $77.05 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.51 | 13.681% | $65.3779 | $65.38 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.91 | 12.845% | $21.339 | $21.34 | $21.35 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.25 | 8.789% | $173.2465 | $173.25 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.28 | 13.540% | $234.2103 | $234.21 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $646.85 | $724.3947 | $724.41 | $724.45 | $724.30 | |