| 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 | $13.65 | 10.299% | $15.0558 | $15.06 | $15.05 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.28 | 10.344% | $85.2738 | $85.27 | $85.25 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.84 | 10.264% | $45.0318 | $45.03 | $45.05 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.90 | 4.396% | $169.0171 | $169.02 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.92 | 5.594% | $50.6006 | $50.60 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.37 | 10.115% | $160.0742 | $160.07 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.99 | 8.435% | $27.0979 | $27.10 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $511.95 | $552.1512 | $552.15 | $552.10 | $552.20 | |