| 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 | $11.35 | 5.355% | $11.9578 | $11.96 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.39 | 11.611% | $45.0797 | $45.08 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.62 | 13.657% | $231.4284 | $231.43 | $231.45 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.97 | 5.765% | $109.9639 | $109.96 | $109.95 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.86 | 7.489% | $74.0169 | $74.02 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.31 | 11.835% | $159.1524 | $159.15 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.44 | 9.105% | $27.7563 | $27.76 | $27.75 | $27.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $595.94 | $659.3554 | $659.36 | $659.35 | $659.50 | |