| 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 | $8.47 | 9.508% | $9.2753 | $9.28 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.53 | 5.602% | $83.9853 | $83.99 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.63 | 10.275% | $43.702 | $43.70 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.36 | 6.728% | $30.2681 | $30.27 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.39 | 5.782% | $126.2931 | $126.29 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.80 | 9.600% | $140.0688 | $140.07 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.34 | 10.721% | $260.5708 | $260.57 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.52 | $694.1634 | $694.17 | $694.15 | $694.30 | |