| 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 | $14.75 | 8.494% | $16.0029 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.49 | 8.320% | $250.75 | $250.75 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.69 | 8.370% | $127.5407 | $127.54 | $127.55 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.78 | 3.864% | $251.1224 | $251.12 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.45 | 11.544% | $62.9666 | $62.97 | $62.95 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.36 | 13.296% | $139.7619 | $139.76 | $139.75 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.51 | 4.180% | $243.2707 | $243.27 | $243.25 | $243.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.03 | $1,091.4152 | $1,091.41 | $1,091.35 | $1,091.50 | |