| 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 | $9.51 | 3.592% | $9.8516 | $9.85 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.85 | 11.486% | $267.3992 | $267.40 | $267.40 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.71 | 3.204% | $42.0143 | $42.01 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.65 | 8.224% | $85.1182 | $85.12 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.61 | 5.207% | $235.2534 | $235.25 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.77 | 6.726% | $80.8663 | $80.87 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.49 | 11.733% | $183.7896 | $183.79 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.59 | $904.2926 | $904.29 | $904.25 | $904.40 | |