| 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 | 9.635% | $9.4725 | $9.47 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.72 | 6.392% | $79.4961 | $79.50 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.68 | 4.635% | $239.2793 | $239.28 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.55 | 12.328% | $205.0548 | $205.05 | $205.05 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.90 | 8.510% | $233.188 | $233.19 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.87 | 11.118% | $268.7611 | $268.76 | $268.75 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.97 | 4.301% | $55.2482 | $55.25 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.33 | $1,090.5000 | $1,090.50 | $1,090.50 | $1,090.60 | |