| 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 | $8.64 | 4.405% | $9.0206 | $9.02 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.77 | 13.456% | $23.5648 | $23.56 | $23.55 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.50 | 11.228% | $160.7245 | $160.72 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.93 | 12.701% | $145.3054 | $145.31 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.83 | 10.869% | $135.0717 | $135.07 | $135.05 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.45 | 6.760% | $254.5692 | $254.57 | $254.55 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.75 | 7.515% | $14.7833 | $14.78 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $676.87 | $743.0395 | $743.03 | $742.95 | $743.10 | |