| 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 | $11.74 | 6.503% | $12.5035 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.83 | 3.554% | $50.5654 | $50.57 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.25 | 5.597% | $208.2901 | $208.29 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.77 | 11.680% | $80.1527 | $80.15 | $80.15 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.73 | 6.304% | $121.9626 | $121.96 | $121.95 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.55 | 3.266% | $142.0424 | $142.04 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.67 | 3.308% | $9.9899 | $9.99 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $591.54 | $625.5066 | $625.50 | $625.50 | $625.60 | |