| 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 | $9.38 | 3.693% | $9.7264 | $9.73 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.48 | 9.513% | $39.9503 | $39.95 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.71 | 12.448% | $102.0016 | $102.00 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.92 | 5.445% | $242.4391 | $242.44 | $242.45 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.83 | 13.323% | $195.8561 | $195.86 | $195.85 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.43 | 4.426% | $104.875 | $104.88 | $104.90 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.66 | 13.823% | $217.0149 | $217.01 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.41 | $911.8634 | $911.87 | $911.90 | $911.90 | |