| 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 | $9.97 | 12.287% | $11.195 | $11.20 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.80 | 4.596% | $131.5818 | $131.58 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.34 | 8.505% | $177.2321 | $177.23 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.72 | 9.187% | $42.2772 | $42.28 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.97 | 6.521% | $28.7287 | $28.73 | $28.75 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.80 | 12.661% | $75.2575 | $75.26 | $75.25 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.80 | 8.781% | $8.4849 | $8.48 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $439.40 | $474.7572 | $474.76 | $474.85 | $474.80 | |