| 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 | $8.87 | 9.858% | $9.7444 | $9.74 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.28 | 9.782% | $133.1436 | $133.14 | $133.15 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.96 | 6.645% | $208.9815 | $208.98 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.34 | 10.700% | $248.3444 | $248.34 | $248.35 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.79 | 9.498% | $92.8434 | $92.84 | $92.85 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.45 | 12.423% | $112.9289 | $112.93 | $112.95 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.85 | 7.250% | $158.5691 | $158.57 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.54 | $964.5553 | $964.54 | $964.60 | $964.40 | |