| 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 | $8.27 | 8.324% | $8.9584 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.29 | 9.420% | $171.0125 | $171.01 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.78 | 13.252% | $156.0386 | $156.04 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.53 | 3.245% | $156.4471 | $156.45 | $156.45 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.29 | 5.699% | $218.0465 | $218.05 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.99 | 10.502% | $149.1666 | $149.17 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.59 | 5.808% | $192.1367 | $192.14 | $192.15 | $192.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.74 | $1,051.8064 | $1,051.82 | $1,051.80 | $1,051.70 | |