| 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 | $8.98 | 5.725% | $9.4941 | $9.49 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.81 | 5.374% | $61.9704 | $61.97 | $61.95 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.87 | 10.715% | $44.1421 | $44.14 | $44.15 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.92 | 7.321% | $127.6261 | $127.63 | $127.65 | $127.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.78 | 13.103% | $74.3992 | $74.40 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.67 | 7.792% | $172.1115 | $172.11 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.34 | 13.766% | $197.202 | $197.20 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $625.37 | $686.9454 | $686.94 | $686.95 | $686.90 | |