| 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 | $11.59 | 3.825% | $12.0333 | $12.03 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.49 | 13.221% | $24.3312 | $24.33 | $24.35 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.44 | 4.115% | $162.8775 | $162.88 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.45 | 8.513% | $237.0466 | $237.05 | $237.05 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.48 | 6.858% | $260.1779 | $260.18 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.93 | 10.622% | $65.1895 | $65.19 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.91 | 6.534% | $188.4693 | $188.47 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.29 | $950.1253 | $950.13 | $950.20 | $950.10 | |