| 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 | $8.95 | 11.610% | $9.9891 | $9.99 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.89 | 4.269% | $257.4297 | $257.43 | $257.45 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.62 | 5.286% | $210.1719 | $210.17 | $210.15 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.45 | 10.612% | $22.6202 | $22.62 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.94 | 6.747% | $14.8805 | $14.88 | $14.90 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.78 | 4.719% | $195.5941 | $195.59 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.61 | 7.108% | $104.5481 | $104.55 | $104.55 | $104.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.24 | $815.2336 | $815.23 | $815.25 | $815.20 | |