| 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 | $7.80 | 13.312% | $8.8383 | $8.84 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.61 | 8.761% | $56.1316 | $56.13 | $56.15 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.52 | 7.275% | $19.8673 | $19.87 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.58 | 8.191% | $206.1904 | $206.19 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.88 | 4.579% | $40.6603 | $40.66 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.93 | 10.341% | $62.8171 | $62.82 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.51 | 11.537% | $148.913 | $148.91 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $497.83 | $543.4180 | $543.42 | $543.40 | $543.40 | |