| 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 | $7.92 | 8.105% | $8.5619 | $8.56 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.52 | 9.246% | $172.0843 | $172.08 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.53 | 5.873% | $258.8912 | $258.89 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.70 | 12.165% | $198.1956 | $198.20 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.42 | 9.713% | $47.6374 | $47.64 | $47.65 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.93 | 11.179% | $177.8086 | $177.81 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.71 | 12.755% | $282.6881 | $282.69 | $282.70 | $282.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.73 | $1,145.8671 | $1,145.87 | $1,145.90 | $1,145.90 | |