| 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 | $7.71 | 8.488% | $8.3644 | $8.36 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.74 | 6.772% | $17.8736 | $17.87 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.65 | 4.138% | $15.2562 | $15.26 | $15.25 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.32 | 11.788% | $9.3008 | $9.30 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.83 | 11.833% | $199.991 | $199.99 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.29 | 4.757% | $239.1498 | $239.15 | $239.15 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.36 | 8.828% | $256.1376 | $256.14 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $689.90 | $746.0734 | $746.07 | $746.05 | $746.10 | |