| 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 | $7.91 | 7.204% | $8.4798 | $8.48 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.41 | 8.723% | $110.256 | $110.26 | $110.25 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.66 | 3.467% | $6.8909 | $6.89 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.31 | 11.257% | $86.0128 | $86.01 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.25 | 10.435% | $257.5896 | $257.59 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.99 | 10.438% | $106.0094 | $106.01 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.34 | 8.773% | $33.0017 | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.87 | $608.2402 | $608.24 | $608.25 | $608.30 | |