| 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 | $7.38 | 11.719% | $8.2449 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.64 | 8.680% | $46.3412 | $46.34 | $46.35 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.67 | 3.355% | $131.9533 | $131.95 | $131.95 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.93 | 6.513% | $69.1589 | $69.16 | $69.15 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.49 | 13.336% | $183.0263 | $183.03 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.68 | 9.445% | $82.828 | $82.83 | $82.85 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.58 | 4.179% | $9.9803 | $9.98 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $489.37 | $531.5329 | $531.53 | $531.60 | $531.50 | |