| 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 | $15.38 | 5.270% | $16.1905 | $16.19 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.91 | 10.627% | $59.639 | $59.64 | $59.65 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.84 | 11.233% | $180.0195 | $180.02 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.60 | 10.444% | $127.6733 | $127.67 | $127.65 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.80 | 11.827% | $22.1417 | $22.14 | $22.15 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.29 | 3.293% | $157.3049 | $157.30 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.86 | 13.673% | $278.3397 | $278.34 | $278.35 | $278.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.68 | $841.3086 | $841.30 | $841.30 | $841.20 | |