| 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 | $7.97 | 9.850% | $8.755 | $8.76 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.59 | 13.413% | $242.2388 | $242.24 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.36 | 12.695% | $172.8291 | $172.83 | $172.85 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.31 | 7.355% | $17.5096 | $17.51 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.36 | 13.235% | $212.1571 | $212.16 | $212.15 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.48 | 10.794% | $234.3072 | $234.31 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.36 | 13.224% | $191.7562 | $191.76 | $191.75 | $191.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.43 | $1,079.5530 | $1,079.57 | $1,079.55 | $1,079.60 | |