| 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 | $9.27 | 3.149% | $9.5619 | $9.56 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.31 | 5.754% | $40.5144 | $40.51 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.49 | 7.398% | $177.733 | $177.73 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.34 | 12.498% | $245.6281 | $245.63 | $245.65 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.60 | 13.219% | $45.9669 | $45.97 | $45.95 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.99 | 7.129% | $191.7502 | $191.75 | $191.75 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.71 | 13.500% | $70.0409 | $70.04 | $70.05 | $70.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $712.71 | $781.1954 | $781.19 | $781.20 | $781.20 | |