| 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 | $15.90 | 5.516% | $16.777 | $16.78 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.72 | 11.480% | $42.0503 | $42.05 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.62 | 3.810% | $103.4155 | $103.42 | $103.40 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.46 | 9.158% | $70.3632 | $70.36 | $70.35 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.25 | 9.336% | $144.5969 | $144.60 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.48 | 3.462% | $81.197 | $81.20 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.50 | 8.873% | $88.7315 | $88.73 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $509.93 | $547.1314 | $547.14 | $547.15 | $547.20 | |