| 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 | $13.50 | 7.238% | $14.4771 | $14.48 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.91 | 3.515% | $16.4692 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.38 | 13.224% | $147.6215 | $147.62 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.76 | 9.786% | $132.5776 | $132.58 | $132.60 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.98 | 12.634% | $227.4982 | $227.50 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.52 | 3.786% | $204.9981 | $205.00 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.31 | 8.814% | $204.9076 | $204.91 | $204.90 | $204.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.36 | $948.5493 | $948.56 | $948.55 | $948.60 | |