| 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 | $9.36 | 9.777% | $10.2751 | $10.28 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.36 | 12.637% | $56.724 | $56.72 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.31 | 13.512% | $198.9979 | $199.00 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.78 | 10.417% | $205.1327 | $205.13 | $205.15 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.27 | 4.432% | $103.6696 | $103.67 | $103.65 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.98 | 7.740% | $261.7867 | $261.79 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.54 | 6.822% | $258.0179 | $258.02 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.60 | $1,094.6039 | $1,094.61 | $1,094.60 | $1,094.60 | |