| 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 | $11.49 | 6.249% | $12.208 | $12.21 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.25 | 5.854% | $143.1675 | $143.17 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.30 | 3.746% | $171.4921 | $171.49 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.96 | 6.392% | $226.5724 | $226.57 | $226.55 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.43 | 9.428% | $82.5415 | $82.54 | $82.55 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.66 | 6.300% | $107.0016 | $107.00 | $107.00 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.52 | 6.794% | $92.3982 | $92.40 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.61 | $835.3813 | $835.38 | $835.35 | $835.40 | |