| 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 | $70.95 | 8.296% | $76.836 | $76.84 | $76.85 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.69 | 12.342% | $8.6391 | $8.64 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.30 | 8.647% | $29.6606 | $29.66 | $29.65 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.58 | 7.451% | $118.8193 | $118.82 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.90 | 12.477% | $243.9626 | $243.96 | $243.95 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.47 | 4.361% | $165.3809 | $165.38 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.75 | 4.395% | $238.8036 | $238.80 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.64 | $882.1021 | $882.10 | $882.10 | $882.10 | |