| 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 | $13.74 | 13.560% | $15.6031 | $15.60 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.80 | 8.740% | $259.6711 | $259.67 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.33 | 6.310% | $197.0243 | $197.02 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.84 | 11.137% | $158.7481 | $158.75 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.84 | 9.128% | $206.0773 | $206.08 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.86 | 5.685% | $110.8213 | $110.82 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.63 | 12.162% | $248.5846 | $248.58 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.04 | $1,196.5298 | $1,196.52 | $1,196.50 | $1,196.50 | |