| 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 | $8.78 | 12.687% | $9.8939 | $9.89 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.59 | 5.785% | $9.0869 | $9.09 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.32 | 7.870% | $155.678 | $155.68 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.35 | 3.746% | $256.6157 | $256.62 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.76 | 7.546% | $40.6094 | $40.61 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.35 | 3.663% | $230.4947 | $230.49 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.48 | 9.700% | $40.0186 | $40.02 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.63 | $742.3972 | $742.40 | $742.40 | $742.40 | |