| 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 | $12.27 | 6.350% | $13.0491 | $13.05 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.75 | 7.524% | $163.1677 | $163.17 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.40 | 11.866% | $261.0952 | $261.10 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.31 | 10.497% | $163.8781 | $163.88 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.86 | 8.676% | $228.0675 | $228.07 | $228.05 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.60 | 13.315% | $202.3806 | $202.38 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.74 | 8.872% | $177.1783 | $177.18 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.93 | $1,208.8165 | $1,208.83 | $1,208.85 | $1,208.90 | |