| 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 | $37.47 | 8.125% | $40.5144 | $40.51 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.59 | 8.161% | $116.3704 | $116.37 | $116.35 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.37 | 3.575% | $170.2462 | $170.25 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.84 | 8.227% | $230.3503 | $230.35 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.67 | 7.675% | $16.8727 | $16.87 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.51 | 6.855% | $35.8071 | $35.81 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.45 | 11.178% | $90.5545 | $90.55 | $90.55 | $90.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $652.90 | $700.7156 | $700.71 | $700.65 | $700.80 | |