| 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 | $14.73 | 9.783% | $16.171 | $16.17 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.95 | 3.165% | $88.6703 | $88.67 | $88.65 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.41 | 11.336% | $49.4443 | $49.44 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.29 | 6.716% | $55.8018 | $55.80 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.86 | 12.359% | $99.8422 | $99.84 | $99.85 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.86 | 10.339% | $238.1778 | $238.18 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.37 | 8.332% | $76.2332 | $76.23 | $76.25 | $76.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $572.47 | $624.3406 | $624.33 | $624.35 | $624.30 | |