| 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 | $14.50 | 3.626% | $15.0258 | $15.03 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.25 | 3.106% | $72.432 | $72.43 | $72.45 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.99 | 6.560% | $124.6645 | $124.66 | $124.65 | $124.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.61 | 4.589% | $163.7968 | $163.80 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.69 | 12.696% | $209.2652 | $209.27 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.52 | 7.368% | $119.7368 | $119.74 | $119.75 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.95 | 4.858% | $158.2832 | $158.28 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.51 | $863.2043 | $863.21 | $863.25 | $863.20 | |