| 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 | $12.26 | 3.465% | $12.6848 | $12.68 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.26 | 11.634% | $51.6419 | $51.64 | $51.65 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.32 | 8.669% | $9.0413 | $9.04 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.54 | 11.588% | $84.2936 | $84.29 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.95 | 11.122% | $22.1688 | $22.17 | $22.15 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.45 | 8.618% | $129.7442 | $129.74 | $129.75 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.90 | 5.765% | $201.9054 | $201.91 | $201.90 | $201.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $472.68 | $511.4800 | $511.47 | $511.50 | $511.40 | |