| 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 | $11.81 | 5.752% | $12.4893 | $12.49 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.99 | 4.142% | $46.8535 | $46.85 | $46.85 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.92 | 7.287% | $261.6945 | $261.69 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.33 | 8.322% | $246.2484 | $246.25 | $246.25 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.43 | 12.664% | $159.3407 | $159.34 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.72 | 9.179% | $223.5112 | $223.51 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.47 | 5.205% | $147.7815 | $147.78 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.67 | $1,097.9191 | $1,097.91 | $1,097.95 | $1,097.90 | |