| 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 | $204.27 | 9.600% | $223.8799 | $223.88 | $223.90 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.84 | 9.135% | $12.9216 | $12.92 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.73 | 5.478% | $6.0439 | $6.04 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.47 | 8.781% | $9.2138 | $9.21 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.40 | 7.351% | $55.1784 | $55.18 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.64 | 13.814% | $56.4973 | $56.50 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.63 | 5.872% | $79.0123 | $79.01 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $405.98 | $442.7472 | $442.74 | $442.75 | $442.70 | |