| 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 | $12.35 | 12.253% | $13.8632 | $13.86 | $13.85 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.85 | 12.851% | $187.1634 | $187.16 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.93 | 3.671% | $228.0036 | $228.00 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.96 | 13.358% | $141.6522 | $141.65 | $141.65 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.62 | 10.505% | $68.0932 | $68.09 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.92 | 10.243% | $53.9309 | $53.93 | $53.95 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.75 | 4.287% | $250.0281 | $250.03 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.38 | $942.7346 | $942.72 | $942.75 | $942.80 | |