| 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 | $12.98 | 6.830% | $13.8665 | $13.87 | $13.85 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.50 | 5.345% | $162.758 | $162.76 | $162.75 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.92 | 6.820% | $154.8035 | $154.80 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.43 | 13.328% | $135.3476 | $135.35 | $135.35 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.43 | 11.694% | $51.8595 | $51.86 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.42 | 4.386% | $12.9647 | $12.96 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.90 | 6.173% | $27.4988 | $27.50 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $516.58 | $559.0986 | $559.10 | $559.05 | $559.20 | |