| 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 | $8.85 | 5.749% | $9.3588 | $9.36 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.64 | 11.650% | $8.5301 | $8.53 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.26 | 4.594% | $13.8692 | $13.87 | $13.85 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.51 | 9.609% | $200.0474 | $200.05 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.91 | 4.239% | $54.1105 | $54.11 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.89 | 6.249% | $246.3808 | $246.38 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.36 | 6.872% | $106.188 | $106.19 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $595.42 | $638.4848 | $638.49 | $638.50 | $638.50 | |