| 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 | $11.60 | 3.315% | $11.9845 | $11.98 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.26 | 11.420% | $129.5369 | $129.54 | $129.55 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.97 | 10.109% | $49.516 | $49.52 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.54 | 9.572% | $25.7932 | $25.79 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.99 | 9.187% | $176.872 | $176.87 | $176.85 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.70 | 10.812% | $195.8048 | $195.80 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.27 | 8.649% | $48.0989 | $48.10 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $579.33 | $637.6063 | $637.60 | $637.60 | $637.60 | |