| 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 | $244.37 | 9.846% | $268.4307 | $268.43 | $268.45 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.45 | 6.227% | $8.9762 | $8.98 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.25 | 4.624% | $195.9084 | $195.91 | $195.90 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.75 | 3.858% | $82.8268 | $82.83 | $82.85 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.74 | 3.282% | $233.1488 | $233.15 | $233.15 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.88 | 3.779% | $145.1661 | $145.17 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.94 | 3.691% | $105.7026 | $105.70 | $105.70 | $105.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.38 | $1,040.1596 | $1,040.17 | $1,040.20 | $1,040.10 | |