| 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 | $14.77 | 7.797% | $15.9216 | $15.92 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.26 | 12.299% | $7.0299 | $7.03 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.34 | 3.853% | $167.5564 | $167.56 | $167.55 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.92 | 4.211% | $48.8958 | $48.90 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.33 | 5.455% | $33.0391 | $33.04 | $33.05 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.98 | 6.354% | $177.5899 | $177.59 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.93 | 11.481% | $159.3398 | $159.34 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $570.53 | $609.3725 | $609.38 | $609.40 | $609.30 | |