| 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 | $8.46 | 9.628% | $9.2745 | $9.27 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.72 | 9.475% | $112.4527 | $112.45 | $112.45 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.97 | 10.183% | $213.722 | $213.72 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.41 | 3.191% | $7.6465 | $7.65 | $7.65 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.96 | 6.198% | $266.5145 | $266.51 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.79 | 11.499% | $162.5544 | $162.55 | $162.55 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.73 | 11.710% | $276.7392 | $276.74 | $276.75 | $276.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.04 | $1,048.9038 | $1,048.89 | $1,048.85 | $1,048.90 | |