| 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 | $11.50 | 11.637% | $12.8383 | $12.84 | $12.85 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.63 | 10.258% | $247.6725 | $247.67 | $247.65 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.58 | 11.137% | $160.6819 | $160.68 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.66 | 10.389% | $39.3647 | $39.36 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.33 | 9.726% | $85.9484 | $85.95 | $85.95 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.94 | 8.308% | $231.7141 | $231.71 | $231.70 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.72 | 7.301% | $231.4697 | $231.47 | $231.45 | $231.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.36 | $1,009.6896 | $1,009.68 | $1,009.65 | $1,009.70 | |