| 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 | $7.83 | 8.663% | $8.5083 | $8.51 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.44 | 13.283% | $14.0924 | $14.09 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.58 | 4.346% | $18.344 | $18.34 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.59 | 7.206% | $245.0622 | $245.06 | $245.05 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.30 | 10.527% | $199.2802 | $199.28 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.82 | 13.430% | $228.9244 | $228.92 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.86 | 10.422% | $229.5232 | $229.52 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $856.42 | $943.7347 | $943.72 | $943.70 | $943.70 | |