| 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 | $88.74 | 9.335% | $97.0239 | $97.02 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.75 | 7.385% | $10.47 | $10.47 | $10.45 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.75 | 12.242% | $238.7949 | $238.79 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.74 | 7.438% | $77.076 | $77.08 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.89 | 6.561% | $242.8419 | $242.84 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.92 | 9.551% | $187.2446 | $187.24 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.67 | 3.287% | $215.529 | $215.53 | $215.55 | $215.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $990.46 | $1,068.9803 | $1,068.97 | $1,069.00 | $1,068.90 | |