| 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 | $8.78 | 7.387% | $9.4286 | $9.43 | $9.45 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.81 | 3.808% | $35.0975 | $35.10 | $35.10 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.35 | 11.318% | $239.7233 | $239.72 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.25 | 11.236% | $265.0198 | $265.02 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.26 | 11.521% | $257.9035 | $257.90 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.62 | 5.728% | $182.5077 | $182.51 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.65 | 9.304% | $271.7844 | $271.78 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.72 | $1,261.4648 | $1,261.46 | $1,261.45 | $1,261.40 | |