| 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 | $15.84 | 3.234% | $16.3523 | $16.35 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.37 | 4.231% | $120.2513 | $120.25 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.40 | 11.168% | $259.4661 | $259.47 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.40 | 8.794% | $115.7568 | $115.76 | $115.75 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.90 | 3.453% | $211.9752 | $211.98 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.32 | 9.665% | $218.5843 | $218.58 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.51 | 13.188% | $242.7996 | $242.80 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.74 | $1,185.1856 | $1,185.19 | $1,185.20 | $1,185.40 | |