| 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 | $8.59 | 13.739% | $9.7702 | $9.77 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.70 | 7.550% | $149.1719 | $149.17 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.27 | 11.335% | $136.1293 | $136.13 | $136.15 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.94 | 7.817% | $215.5693 | $215.57 | $215.55 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.77 | 6.155% | $20.9868 | $20.99 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.64 | 5.491% | $22.8283 | $22.83 | $22.85 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.44 | 12.357% | $260.039 | $260.04 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.35 | $814.4948 | $814.50 | $814.50 | $814.50 | |