| 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 | $8.77 | 9.460% | $9.5996 | $9.60 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.31 | 5.625% | $74.2649 | $74.26 | $74.25 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.39 | 13.779% | $66.4356 | $66.44 | $66.45 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.44 | 5.518% | $186.176 | $186.18 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.38 | 12.660% | $259.5461 | $259.55 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.95 | 12.151% | $99.7583 | $99.76 | $99.75 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.70 | 5.447% | $132.5469 | $132.55 | $132.55 | $132.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.94 | $828.3274 | $828.34 | $828.35 | $828.30 | |