| 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 | $14.82 | 11.515% | $16.5265 | $16.53 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.99 | 5.211% | $69.4287 | $69.43 | $69.45 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.98 | 5.194% | $148.3025 | $148.30 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.67 | 13.238% | $241.9556 | $241.96 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.59 | 8.560% | $61.4341 | $61.43 | $61.45 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.53 | 12.818% | $228.4903 | $228.49 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.66 | 5.384% | $89.2181 | $89.22 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.24 | $855.3558 | $855.36 | $855.40 | $855.30 | |