| 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 | $12.86 | 5.350% | $13.548 | $13.55 | $13.55 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.37 | 6.559% | $234.8241 | $234.82 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.64 | 12.196% | $238.5736 | $238.57 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.49 | 13.495% | $152.6394 | $152.64 | $152.65 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.72 | 12.428% | $220.0441 | $220.04 | $220.05 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.32 | 8.438% | $157.5821 | $157.58 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.45 | 5.356% | $170.0973 | $170.10 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.85 | $1,187.3086 | $1,187.30 | $1,187.30 | $1,187.20 | |