| 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 | $12.87 | 11.647% | $14.369 | $14.37 | $14.35 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.75 | 6.476% | $177.5487 | $177.55 | $177.55 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.53 | 13.371% | $186.5293 | $186.53 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.87 | 7.861% | $211.2673 | $211.27 | $211.25 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.72 | 8.366% | $38.7083 | $38.71 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.54 | 9.668% | $86.1332 | $86.13 | $86.15 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.29 | 6.412% | $265.2745 | $265.27 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.57 | $979.8303 | $979.83 | $979.80 | $979.80 | |