| 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 | $9.75 | 9.550% | $10.6811 | $10.68 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.78 | 6.810% | $52.1019 | $52.10 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.66 | 12.256% | $51.2561 | $51.26 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.30 | 8.772% | $241.8002 | $241.80 | $241.80 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.26 | 10.156% | $33.3332 | $33.33 | $33.35 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.87 | 11.360% | $201.4168 | $201.42 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.36 | 6.606% | $25.9692 | $25.97 | $25.95 | $26.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $561.98 | $616.5585 | $616.56 | $616.55 | $616.60 | |