| 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 | $8.85 | 8.770% | $9.6261 | $9.63 | $9.65 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.26 | 6.425% | $99.252 | $99.25 | $99.25 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.44 | 11.363% | $157.5118 | $157.51 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.34 | 9.154% | $271.073 | $271.07 | $271.05 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.60 | 9.838% | $38.0039 | $38.00 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.99 | 3.733% | $236.5009 | $236.50 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.50 | 3.277% | $54.2204 | $54.22 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.98 | $866.1881 | $866.18 | $866.15 | $866.20 | |