| 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 | $11.43 | 13.582% | $12.9824 | $12.98 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.28 | 12.338% | $227.2373 | $227.24 | $227.25 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.64 | 10.499% | $178.6106 | $178.61 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.63 | 5.279% | $217.538 | $217.54 | $217.55 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.85 | 11.224% | $50.9962 | $51.00 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.65 | 3.675% | $227.7221 | $227.72 | $227.70 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.36 | 3.195% | $115.9499 | $115.95 | $115.95 | $115.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.84 | $1,031.0365 | $1,031.04 | $1,031.05 | $1,030.90 | |