| 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 | $14.30 | 11.475% | $15.9409 | $15.94 | $15.95 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.75 | 11.314% | $55.3787 | $55.38 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.45 | 5.719% | $120.9954 | $121.00 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.39 | 8.338% | $188.9306 | $188.93 | $188.95 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.32 | 3.537% | $225.0066 | $225.01 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.44 | 6.842% | $22.9069 | $22.91 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.46 | 4.593% | $69.5125 | $69.51 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.11 | $698.6716 | $698.68 | $698.70 | $698.60 | |