| 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 | $7.79 | 9.348% | $8.5182 | $8.52 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.77 | 10.165% | $57.0324 | $57.03 | $57.05 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.38 | 5.205% | $226.5905 | $226.59 | $226.60 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.25 | 8.181% | $267.4775 | $267.48 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.52 | 8.512% | $160.0769 | $160.08 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.94 | 4.799% | $117.312 | $117.31 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.56 | 12.766% | $102.1209 | $102.12 | $102.10 | $102.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.21 | $939.1284 | $939.13 | $939.15 | $939.10 | |