| 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 | $11.78 | 8.616% | $12.795 | $12.80 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.68 | 6.580% | $187.2397 | $187.24 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.82 | 3.270% | $152.6537 | $152.65 | $152.65 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.52 | 12.282% | $89.2866 | $89.29 | $89.30 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.63 | 11.772% | $177.3039 | $177.30 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.95 | 11.520% | $277.629 | $277.63 | $277.65 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.77 | 8.642% | $235.5033 | $235.50 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.15 | $1,132.4112 | $1,132.41 | $1,132.45 | $1,132.40 | |