| 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 | $11.97 | 5.633% | $12.6443 | $12.64 | $12.65 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.61 | 6.587% | $17.7041 | $17.70 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.70 | 12.589% | $40.1943 | $40.19 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.35 | 3.330% | $90.2588 | $90.26 | $90.25 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.83 | 5.540% | $99.0282 | $99.03 | $99.05 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.35 | 7.778% | $240.7222 | $240.72 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.27 | 3.782% | $32.4526 | $32.45 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $500.08 | $533.0045 | $532.99 | $533.00 | $533.00 | |