| 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 | $7.74 | 9.588% | $8.4821 | $8.48 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.83 | 11.634% | $23.2534 | $23.25 | $23.25 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.33 | 3.678% | $58.4018 | $58.40 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.84 | 5.296% | $95.6509 | $95.65 | $95.65 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.99 | 8.485% | $253.8441 | $253.84 | $253.85 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.95 | 3.629% | $143.9925 | $143.99 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.77 | 6.565% | $163.865 | $163.87 | $163.85 | $163.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $702.45 | $747.4898 | $747.48 | $747.50 | $747.60 | |