| 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 | $8.38 | 5.443% | $8.8361 | $8.84 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.82 | 3.492% | $54.6645 | $54.66 | $54.65 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.44 | 13.383% | $124.0864 | $124.09 | $124.10 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.39 | 7.203% | $220.1842 | $220.18 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.49 | 7.350% | $9.114 | $9.11 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.90 | 3.381% | $118.7848 | $118.78 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.26 | 6.568% | $253.9089 | $253.91 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.68 | $789.5789 | $789.57 | $789.60 | $789.60 | |