| 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 | $12.29 | 5.408% | $12.9546 | $12.95 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.85 | 10.579% | $237.579 | $237.58 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.65 | 6.764% | $42.3319 | $42.33 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.80 | 12.188% | $256.6861 | $256.69 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.86 | 8.275% | $174.1712 | $174.17 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.66 | 13.669% | $39.3977 | $39.40 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.68 | 6.743% | $60.5019 | $60.50 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.79 | $823.6224 | $823.62 | $823.65 | $823.70 | |