| 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 | $7.75 | 6.675% | $8.2673 | $8.27 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.79 | 13.109% | $214.6696 | $214.67 | $214.65 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.63 | 11.627% | $143.5858 | $143.59 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.47 | 13.792% | $239.498 | $239.50 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.54 | 8.376% | $23.3442 | $23.34 | $23.35 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.32 | 8.211% | $257.8885 | $257.89 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.57 | 7.249% | $258.0089 | $258.01 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.07 | $1,145.2623 | $1,145.27 | $1,145.25 | $1,145.30 | |