| 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 | $11.60 | 3.787% | $12.0393 | $12.04 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.57 | 5.438% | $25.9061 | $25.91 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.99 | 6.241% | $256.0302 | $256.03 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.87 | 11.609% | $133.7857 | $133.79 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.37 | 10.623% | $21.4277 | $21.43 | $21.45 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.38 | 6.446% | $218.6188 | $218.62 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.32 | 7.865% | $211.7606 | $211.76 | $211.75 | $211.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.10 | $879.5684 | $879.58 | $879.60 | $879.50 | |