| 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 | $8.50 | 3.371% | $8.7865 | $8.79 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.78 | 7.161% | $223.7307 | $223.73 | $223.75 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.53 | 7.210% | $102.4177 | $102.42 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.73 | 9.742% | $76.5231 | $76.52 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.62 | 9.378% | $147.2447 | $147.24 | $147.25 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.84 | 9.447% | $31.5645 | $31.56 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.92 | 13.786% | $188.7937 | $188.79 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.92 | $779.0609 | $779.05 | $779.05 | $779.00 | |