| 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 | $8.98 | 8.442% | $9.7381 | $9.74 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.42 | 4.770% | $83.2083 | $83.21 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.93 | 6.242% | $263.4058 | $263.41 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.68 | 10.324% | $33.8474 | $33.85 | $33.85 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.55 | 12.570% | $158.2171 | $158.22 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.86 | 13.250% | $30.419 | $30.42 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.96 | 5.164% | $219.7507 | $219.75 | $219.75 | $219.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $743.38 | $798.5864 | $798.60 | $798.55 | $798.50 | |