| 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 | $13.33 | 5.450% | $14.0565 | $14.06 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.56 | 11.697% | $93.334 | $93.33 | $93.35 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.74 | 5.243% | $225.9988 | $226.00 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.37 | 10.144% | $38.9579 | $38.96 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.46 | 9.741% | $10.3815 | $10.38 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.74 | 13.196% | $68.7553 | $68.76 | $68.75 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.83 | 13.706% | $70.3044 | $70.30 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $479.03 | $521.7884 | $521.79 | $521.80 | $521.90 | |