| 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 | $7.87 | 7.749% | $8.4798 | $8.48 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.84 | 10.426% | $15.283 | $15.28 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.41 | 8.501% | $179.4715 | $179.47 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.30 | 9.621% | $31.0227 | $31.02 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.86 | 5.147% | $244.8453 | $244.85 | $244.85 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.51 | 11.131% | $193.9347 | $193.93 | $193.95 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.60 | 6.236% | $137.6819 | $137.68 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.39 | $810.7189 | $810.71 | $810.75 | $810.70 | |