| 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 | $8.96 | 9.184% | $9.7829 | $9.78 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.65 | 8.756% | $34.4213 | $34.42 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.31 | 11.740% | $7.0508 | $7.05 | $7.05 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.98 | 11.554% | $226.4323 | $226.43 | $226.45 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.56 | 7.366% | $213.1859 | $213.19 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.54 | 10.153% | $239.6268 | $239.63 | $239.65 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.84 | 7.262% | $267.9834 | $267.98 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.84 | $998.4834 | $998.48 | $998.55 | $998.50 | |