| 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 | $14.50 | 5.619% | $15.3148 | $15.31 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.25 | 9.233% | $27.5813 | $27.58 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.90 | 8.620% | $243.2002 | $243.20 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.57 | 11.657% | $208.3185 | $208.32 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.58 | 11.130% | $151.7814 | $151.78 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.57 | 6.648% | $120.0537 | $120.05 | $120.05 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.63 | 13.213% | $127.5118 | $127.51 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.00 | $893.7617 | $893.75 | $893.75 | $893.80 | |