| 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 | $11.97 | 8.425% | $12.9785 | $12.98 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.35 | 5.687% | $218.0851 | $218.09 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.41 | 12.817% | $53.4865 | $53.49 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.57 | 13.412% | $160.5574 | $160.56 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.44 | 10.734% | $274.0002 | $274.00 | $274.00 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.42 | 8.170% | $149.7289 | $149.73 | $149.75 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.30 | 6.351% | $9.8906 | $9.89 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.46 | $878.7272 | $878.74 | $878.80 | $878.80 | |