| 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 | $10.60 | 13.139% | $11.9927 | $11.99 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.57 | 3.650% | $39.9778 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.58 | 12.610% | $118.8936 | $118.89 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.57 | 10.451% | $49.228 | $49.23 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.90 | 9.266% | $273.0557 | $273.06 | $273.05 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.76 | 3.463% | $218.0586 | $218.06 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.80 | 8.528% | $80.0937 | $80.09 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.78 | $791.3001 | $791.30 | $791.35 | $791.40 | |