| 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 | $7.95 | 13.210% | $9.0002 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.48 | 12.227% | $18.495 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.31 | 9.607% | $266.6848 | $266.68 | $266.70 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.53 | 8.578% | $152.5847 | $152.58 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.35 | 5.654% | $171.5293 | $171.53 | $171.55 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.33 | 4.706% | $186.7222 | $186.72 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.95 | 9.370% | $160.7192 | $160.72 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.90 | $965.7354 | $965.73 | $965.75 | $965.70 | |