| 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 | $7.93 | 6.108% | $8.4144 | $8.41 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.58 | 4.469% | $39.2595 | $39.26 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.95 | 11.433% | $9.9733 | $9.97 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.81 | 12.559% | $129.229 | $129.23 | $129.25 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.63 | 11.347% | $36.3325 | $36.33 | $36.35 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.93 | 11.815% | $200.0706 | $200.07 | $200.05 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.46 | 12.344% | $263.4017 | $263.40 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $615.29 | $686.6810 | $686.67 | $686.65 | $686.70 | |