| 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 | $8.88 | 7.424% | $9.5393 | $9.54 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.39 | 9.583% | $200.9643 | $200.96 | $200.95 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.73 | 9.483% | $15.032 | $15.03 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.77 | 13.871% | $56.6736 | $56.67 | $56.65 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.79 | 13.113% | $142.2848 | $142.28 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.50 | 11.373% | $107.4749 | $107.47 | $107.45 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.35 | 12.568% | $35.2901 | $35.29 | $35.30 | $35.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $509.41 | $567.2590 | $567.24 | $567.25 | $567.30 | |