| 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 | $8.57 | 4.704% | $8.9731 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.53 | 9.407% | $217.2057 | $217.21 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.63 | 6.302% | $215.3997 | $215.40 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.83 | 10.648% | $118.2053 | $118.21 | $118.20 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.55 | 12.494% | $167.1098 | $167.11 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.68 | 10.520% | $23.9607 | $23.96 | $23.95 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.87 | 5.840% | $207.3088 | $207.31 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.66 | $958.1631 | $958.17 | $958.10 | $958.20 | |