| 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 | $14.87 | 5.495% | $15.6871 | $15.69 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.90 | 11.855% | $96.0834 | $96.08 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.43 | 4.780% | $214.2018 | $214.20 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.61 | 6.194% | $7.0194 | $7.02 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.92 | 13.458% | $50.9653 | $50.97 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.73 | 8.726% | $258.4743 | $258.47 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.44 | 4.593% | $255.6671 | $255.67 | $255.65 | $255.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.90 | $898.0984 | $898.10 | $898.05 | $898.20 | |