| 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 | $8.73 | 8.564% | $9.4776 | $9.48 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.38 | 12.256% | $139.624 | $139.62 | $139.60 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.99 | 13.383% | $7.9255 | $7.93 | $7.95 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.79 | 10.321% | $112.2957 | $112.30 | $112.30 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.37 | 11.861% | $95.4957 | $95.50 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.67 | 4.156% | $18.4044 | $18.40 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.72 | 6.190% | $234.3826 | $234.38 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $565.65 | $617.6055 | $617.61 | $617.65 | $617.60 | |