| 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 | $11.93 | 6.654% | $12.7238 | $12.72 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.74 | 5.754% | $210.1755 | $210.18 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.86 | 7.870% | $258.737 | $258.74 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.98 | 3.541% | $203.9551 | $203.96 | $203.95 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.51 | 6.255% | $35.6061 | $35.61 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.30 | 7.267% | $96.8621 | $96.86 | $96.85 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.80 | 10.817% | $253.5493 | $253.55 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.12 | $1,071.6089 | $1,071.62 | $1,071.60 | $1,071.60 | |