| 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 | $8.91 | 10.498% | $9.8454 | $9.85 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.55 | 5.519% | $88.1611 | $88.16 | $88.15 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.93 | 3.737% | $92.2533 | $92.25 | $92.25 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.68 | 6.503% | $91.2518 | $91.25 | $91.25 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.31 | 7.598% | $6.7894 | $6.79 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.72 | 5.456% | $27.1233 | $27.12 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.70 | 12.753% | $178.939 | $178.94 | $178.95 | $178.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $457.80 | $494.3633 | $494.36 | $494.35 | $494.40 | |