| 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 | $14.74 | 5.159% | $15.5004 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.94 | 13.359% | $128.0277 | $128.03 | $128.05 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.95 | 11.311% | $198.0779 | $198.08 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.70 | 11.649% | $8.597 | $8.60 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.57 | 13.845% | $166.8626 | $166.86 | $166.85 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.27 | 3.340% | $27.1474 | $27.15 | $27.15 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.70 | 4.637% | $143.0388 | $143.04 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $622.87 | $687.2518 | $687.26 | $687.30 | $687.20 | |