| 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 | $9.55 | 4.332% | $9.9637 | $9.96 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.88 | 7.269% | $156.484 | $156.48 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.48 | 3.180% | $45.8945 | $45.89 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.68 | 4.336% | $80.0048 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.86 | 9.732% | $230.2836 | $230.28 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.25 | 3.356% | $182.165 | $182.17 | $182.15 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.59 | 11.330% | $91.9474 | $91.95 | $91.95 | $91.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.29 | $796.7430 | $796.73 | $796.75 | $796.80 | |