| 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 | $9.53 | 6.805% | $10.1785 | $10.18 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.40 | 11.309% | $38.2903 | $38.29 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.27 | 13.767% | $231.2542 | $231.25 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.55 | 10.235% | $272.8867 | $272.89 | $272.90 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.98 | 8.762% | $93.5136 | $93.51 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.48 | 6.155% | $256.3431 | $256.34 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.55 | 6.205% | $193.8772 | $193.88 | $193.90 | $193.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.76 | $1,096.3436 | $1,096.34 | $1,096.40 | $1,096.40 | |