| 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 | $28.84 | 9.874% | $31.6877 | $31.69 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.53 | 9.259% | $164.4676 | $164.47 | $164.45 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.34 | 9.193% | $264.6183 | $264.62 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.67 | 8.529% | $272.0496 | $272.05 | $272.05 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.85 | 9.369% | $219.6676 | $219.67 | $219.65 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.40 | 5.815% | $130.5757 | $130.58 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.27 | 5.789% | $126.1745 | $126.17 | $126.15 | $126.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.90 | $1,209.2410 | $1,209.25 | $1,209.20 | $1,209.30 | |