| 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 | $14.90 | 12.372% | $16.7434 | $16.74 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.40 | 8.703% | $158.0542 | $158.05 | $158.05 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.70 | 12.156% | $57.9847 | $57.98 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.94 | 13.255% | $46.3666 | $46.37 | $46.35 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.65 | 11.291% | $80.8529 | $80.85 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.49 | 7.172% | $32.6767 | $32.68 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.46 | 12.523% | $149.048 | $149.05 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $488.54 | $541.7265 | $541.72 | $541.75 | $541.80 | |