| 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 | $8.35 | 3.329% | $8.628 | $8.63 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.50 | 12.580% | $96.2559 | $96.26 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.37 | 5.601% | $89.0956 | $89.10 | $89.10 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.51 | 8.758% | $79.948 | $79.95 | $79.95 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.78 | 7.711% | $129.0162 | $129.02 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.38 | 10.336% | $192.4039 | $192.40 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.58 | 10.429% | $48.125 | $48.13 | $48.15 | $48.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $589.47 | $643.4726 | $643.49 | $643.50 | $643.40 | |