| 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 | $15.25 | 4.438% | $15.9268 | $15.93 | $15.95 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.44 | 8.303% | $29.7183 | $29.72 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.27 | 10.617% | $177.2859 | $177.29 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.71 | 8.601% | $111.5441 | $111.54 | $111.55 | $111.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.27 | 4.861% | $223.6371 | $223.64 | $223.65 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.47 | 7.193% | $258.8389 | $258.84 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.65 | 9.832% | $270.9006 | $270.90 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.06 | $1,087.8517 | $1,087.86 | $1,087.90 | $1,087.70 | |