| 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 | $12.77 | 12.408% | $14.3545 | $14.35 | $14.35 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.72 | 7.850% | $51.466 | $51.47 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.68 | 8.222% | $174.9733 | $174.97 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.32 | 10.536% | $125.2594 | $125.26 | $125.25 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.68 | 10.292% | $221.334 | $221.33 | $221.35 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.40 | 10.416% | $94.2953 | $94.30 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.46 | 3.235% | $248.2389 | $248.24 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.03 | $929.9214 | $929.92 | $929.90 | $930.00 | |