| 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 | $9.49 | 3.347% | $9.8076 | $9.81 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.40 | 13.570% | $159.4523 | $159.45 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.26 | 9.133% | $86.4988 | $86.50 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.55 | 7.111% | $52.0024 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.38 | 9.185% | $210.0501 | $210.05 | $210.05 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.32 | 9.785% | $193.5729 | $193.57 | $193.55 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.85 | 5.523% | $250.9865 | $250.99 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.25 | $962.3706 | $962.37 | $962.35 | $962.50 | |