| 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 | $11.67 | 9.384% | $12.7651 | $12.77 | $12.75 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.78 | 10.503% | $154.4611 | $154.46 | $154.45 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.88 | 9.676% | $129.2861 | $129.29 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.42 | 8.559% | $42.794 | $42.79 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.33 | 3.240% | $186.1727 | $186.17 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.98 | 8.718% | $235.8963 | $235.90 | $235.90 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.29 | 13.185% | $178.0287 | $178.03 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.35 | $939.4040 | $939.41 | $939.40 | $939.50 | |