| 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 | $15.88 | 5.269% | $16.7167 | $16.72 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.74 | 11.487% | $208.1908 | $208.19 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.72 | 4.867% | $241.9491 | $241.95 | $241.95 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.94 | 4.573% | $185.0315 | $185.03 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.97 | 7.828% | $21.5333 | $21.53 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.59 | 7.769% | $164.4447 | $164.44 | $164.45 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.95 | 7.352% | $136.2834 | $136.28 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.79 | $974.1495 | $974.14 | $974.20 | $974.00 | |