| 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 | $10.58 | 8.326% | $11.4609 | $11.46 | $11.45 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.52 | 7.603% | $27.4603 | $27.46 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.94 | 7.376% | $48.2548 | $48.25 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.48 | 12.248% | $141.9713 | $141.97 | $141.95 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.40 | 13.166% | $265.2611 | $265.26 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.64 | 12.620% | $20.9924 | $20.99 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.25 | 7.119% | $185.5837 | $185.58 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $633.81 | $700.9845 | $700.97 | $700.95 | $701.20 | |