| 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 | $8.50 | 6.430% | $9.0466 | $9.05 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.51 | 10.474% | $42.5435 | $42.54 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.75 | 9.769% | $167.6721 | $167.67 | $167.65 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.89 | 7.849% | $149.7915 | $149.79 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.97 | 12.704% | $210.7227 | $210.72 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.45 | 11.346% | $81.7836 | $81.78 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.37 | 6.208% | $161.8291 | $161.83 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $751.44 | $823.3891 | $823.38 | $823.40 | $823.30 | |