| 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 | $9.25 | 5.603% | $9.7683 | $9.77 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.90 | 9.425% | $272.3588 | $272.36 | $272.35 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.44 | 7.775% | $134.1152 | $134.12 | $134.10 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.36 | 12.693% | $228.0456 | $228.05 | $228.05 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.99 | 9.333% | $202.2551 | $202.26 | $202.25 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.29 | 8.592% | $146.9141 | $146.91 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.88 | 5.218% | $253.4491 | $253.45 | $253.45 | $253.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.11 | $1,246.9062 | $1,246.92 | $1,246.85 | $1,246.90 | |