| 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 | $8.79 | 11.642% | $9.8133 | $9.81 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.85 | 13.296% | $90.4669 | $90.47 | $90.45 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.67 | 6.850% | $35.9764 | $35.98 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.79 | 3.442% | $238.7338 | $238.73 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.30 | 5.353% | $55.0996 | $55.10 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.86 | 3.606% | $103.461 | $103.46 | $103.45 | $103.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.80 | 11.480% | $17.6138 | $17.61 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $521.06 | $551.1648 | $551.16 | $551.15 | $551.20 | |