| 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 | $11.48 | 6.314% | $12.2048 | $12.20 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.64 | 13.252% | $212.5061 | $212.51 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.71 | 7.690% | $227.9905 | $227.99 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.69 | 11.464% | $252.6777 | $252.68 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.72 | 4.202% | $168.5155 | $168.52 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.94 | 6.319% | $166.857 | $166.86 | $166.85 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.75 | 5.201% | $138.6023 | $138.60 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.93 | $1,179.3539 | $1,179.36 | $1,179.35 | $1,179.40 | |