| 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 | $15.59 | 7.348% | $16.7356 | $16.74 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.37 | 7.739% | $140.4593 | $140.46 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.67 | 12.581% | $158.3677 | $158.37 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.31 | 13.379% | $263.3908 | $263.39 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.87 | 10.315% | $196.2173 | $196.22 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.73 | 9.306% | $87.1497 | $87.15 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.34 | 5.660% | $263.4526 | $263.45 | $263.45 | $263.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.88 | $1,125.7730 | $1,125.78 | $1,125.75 | $1,125.80 | |