| 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 | $8.29 | 11.290% | $9.2259 | $9.23 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.51 | 13.855% | $79.1406 | $79.14 | $79.15 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.26 | 8.188% | $186.3646 | $186.36 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.97 | 6.859% | $193.3827 | $193.38 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.92 | 13.792% | $44.2878 | $44.29 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.98 | 5.800% | $153.3888 | $153.39 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.88 | 13.180% | $21.3684 | $21.37 | $21.35 | $21.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $633.81 | $687.1588 | $687.16 | $687.20 | $687.20 | |