| 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 | $15.82 | 3.439% | $16.364 | $16.36 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.74 | 11.388% | $197.981 | $197.98 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.59 | 9.473% | $137.4871 | $137.49 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.82 | 12.747% | $16.7091 | $16.71 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.83 | 7.533% | $7.3445 | $7.34 | $7.35 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.48 | 8.270% | $50.3239 | $50.32 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.75 | 8.178% | $144.6881 | $144.69 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $521.03 | $570.8977 | $570.89 | $570.90 | $570.90 | |