| 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 | $8.68 | 10.541% | $9.595 | $9.60 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.25 | 12.328% | $227.1834 | $227.18 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.91 | 4.214% | $255.2305 | $255.23 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.38 | 13.228% | $47.986 | $47.99 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.51 | 5.453% | $158.7173 | $158.72 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.27 | 7.822% | $6.7604 | $6.76 | $6.75 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.72 | 7.467% | $63.1046 | $63.10 | $63.10 | $63.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.72 | $768.5772 | $768.58 | $768.60 | $768.60 | |