| 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 | $14.40 | 12.750% | $16.236 | $16.24 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.87 | 3.407% | $193.2367 | $193.24 | $193.25 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.36 | 12.448% | $203.9357 | $203.94 | $203.95 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.25 | 11.687% | $249.3412 | $249.34 | $249.35 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.29 | 9.673% | $258.0496 | $258.05 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.34 | 5.309% | $129.8881 | $129.89 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.57 | 3.304% | $26.4148 | $26.41 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $990.08 | $1,077.1021 | $1,077.11 | $1,077.15 | $1,076.90 | |