| 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 | 12.710% | $13.4914 | $13.49 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.91 | 8.701% | $79.2539 | $79.25 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.41 | 7.546% | $262.8532 | $262.85 | $262.85 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.32 | 3.630% | $189.9745 | $189.97 | $189.95 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.39 | 3.595% | $24.2309 | $24.23 | $24.25 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.88 | 3.616% | $130.4318 | $130.43 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.60 | 12.538% | $131.2193 | $131.22 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.48 | $831.4550 | $831.44 | $831.45 | $831.50 | |