| 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 | $11.49 | 5.161% | $12.083 | $12.08 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.33 | 11.730% | $80.8143 | $80.81 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.40 | 6.781% | $260.9728 | $260.97 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.80 | 12.461% | $145.9744 | $145.97 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.70 | 9.753% | $81.9855 | $81.99 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.96 | 13.281% | $283.1572 | $283.16 | $283.15 | $283.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.95 | 11.828% | $79.342 | $79.34 | $79.35 | $79.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.63 | $944.3292 | $944.32 | $944.30 | $944.40 | |