| 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 | $14.34 | 10.747% | $15.8811 | $15.88 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.55 | 5.401% | $42.7401 | $42.74 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.84 | 5.263% | $79.8315 | $79.83 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.56 | 13.662% | $37.0083 | $37.01 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.37 | 10.335% | $214.4581 | $214.46 | $214.45 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.98 | 7.693% | $119.5177 | $119.52 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.79 | 3.456% | $183.9344 | $183.93 | $183.95 | $183.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $646.43 | $693.3712 | $693.37 | $693.40 | $693.30 | |