| 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 | $9.85 | 6.872% | $10.5269 | $10.53 | $10.55 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.54 | 6.125% | $98.2081 | $98.21 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.73 | 8.446% | $89.7174 | $89.72 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.97 | 11.637% | $197.564 | $197.56 | $197.55 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.63 | 10.612% | $18.3948 | $18.39 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.50 | 9.585% | $105.7495 | $105.75 | $105.75 | $105.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.31 | 4.362% | $68.1588 | $68.16 | $68.15 | $68.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.53 | $588.3195 | $588.32 | $588.30 | $588.30 | |