| 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 | $9.76 | 9.413% | $10.6787 | $10.68 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.84 | 6.499% | $75.4439 | $75.44 | $75.45 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.58 | 6.345% | $256.9083 | $256.91 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.70 | 13.780% | $246.5613 | $246.56 | $246.55 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.51 | 10.107% | $271.4248 | $271.42 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.28 | 5.700% | $140.877 | $140.88 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.41 | 11.451% | $40.5793 | $40.58 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.08 | $1,042.4733 | $1,042.47 | $1,042.50 | $1,042.50 | |