| 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 | $7.50 | 6.512% | $7.9884 | $7.99 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.53 | 3.308% | $70.797 | $70.80 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.33 | 12.612% | $165.9113 | $165.91 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.91 | 11.394% | $89.0149 | $89.01 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.91 | 9.157% | $139.6227 | $139.62 | $139.60 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.31 | 8.674% | $50.3269 | $50.33 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.46 | 12.472% | $252.4547 | $252.45 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $701.95 | $776.1159 | $776.11 | $776.10 | $776.10 | |