| 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 | $8.65 | 9.739% | $9.4924 | $9.49 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.96 | 4.656% | $93.102 | $93.10 | $93.10 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.59 | 10.585% | $226.2459 | $226.25 | $226.25 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.40 | 12.587% | $280.792 | $280.79 | $280.80 | $280.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.66 | 10.125% | $211.0656 | $211.07 | $211.05 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.35 | 3.753% | $142.5047 | $142.50 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.56 | 5.188% | $15.3154 | $15.32 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.17 | $978.5180 | $978.52 | $978.50 | $978.50 | |