| 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 | $11.44 | 5.115% | $12.0252 | $12.03 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.50 | 4.523% | $87.2767 | $87.28 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.30 | 6.593% | $227.3629 | $227.36 | $227.35 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.61 | 6.607% | $83.8038 | $83.80 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.53 | 4.595% | $16.2436 | $16.24 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.85 | 12.646% | $31.3719 | $31.37 | $31.35 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.61 | 5.306% | $73.3035 | $73.30 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $499.84 | $531.3876 | $531.38 | $531.40 | $531.40 | |