| 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 | $15.51 | 6.319% | $16.4901 | $16.49 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.90 | 4.750% | $149.6878 | $149.69 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.71 | 6.782% | $186.5588 | $186.56 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.64 | 8.143% | $133.708 | $133.71 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.60 | 7.540% | $60.8676 | $60.87 | $60.85 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.80 | 5.481% | $171.7231 | $171.72 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.70 | 12.536% | $84.0644 | $84.06 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.86 | $803.0998 | $803.10 | $803.05 | $803.20 | |