| 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 | $14.90 | 13.227% | $16.8708 | $16.87 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.89 | 12.707% | $64.119 | $64.12 | $64.10 | $64.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.55 | 5.208% | $255.182 | $255.18 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.43 | 8.697% | $171.1217 | $171.12 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.91 | 12.592% | $76.4612 | $76.46 | $76.45 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.50 | 11.507% | $160.0125 | $160.01 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.45 | 8.430% | $252.0455 | $252.05 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.63 | $995.8127 | $995.81 | $995.75 | $995.80 | |