| 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 | $14.71 | 5.135% | $15.4654 | $15.47 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.37 | 5.754% | $264.7763 | $264.78 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.92 | 4.201% | $109.3277 | $109.33 | $109.35 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.79 | 5.866% | $87.6465 | $87.65 | $87.65 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.92 | 12.188% | $54.8824 | $54.88 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.25 | 13.562% | $32.0813 | $32.08 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.46 | 11.166% | $24.9679 | $24.97 | $24.95 | $25.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.42 | $589.1475 | $589.16 | $589.20 | $589.20 | |