| 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 | $7.77 | 11.720% | $8.6806 | $8.68 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.91 | 3.725% | $37.2476 | $37.25 | $37.25 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.31 | 10.113% | $5.847 | $5.85 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.57 | 6.229% | $122.7689 | $122.77 | $122.75 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.51 | 13.786% | $31.3025 | $31.30 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.28 | 3.227% | $228.4207 | $228.42 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.90 | 9.782% | $6.4771 | $6.48 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $419.25 | $440.7444 | $440.75 | $440.75 | $440.70 | |