| 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 | $8.67 | 3.550% | $8.9778 | $8.98 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.76 | 6.320% | $218.764 | $218.76 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.96 | 12.174% | $39.216 | $39.22 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.61 | 6.178% | $91.9608 | $91.96 | $91.95 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.60 | 13.815% | $232.8655 | $232.87 | $232.85 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.81 | 12.456% | $80.7547 | $80.75 | $80.75 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.57 | 3.617% | $217.1501 | $217.15 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.98 | $889.6889 | $889.69 | $889.65 | $889.90 | |