| 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 | $14.99 | 8.259% | $16.228 | $16.23 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.88 | 9.351% | $274.3398 | $274.34 | $274.35 | $274.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.81 | 7.734% | $54.7396 | $54.74 | $54.75 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.36 | 5.377% | $5.6482 | $5.65 | $5.65 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.28 | 6.304% | $142.745 | $142.75 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.57 | 13.261% | $48.2152 | $48.22 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.32 | 10.389% | $89.7683 | $89.77 | $89.75 | $89.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $580.21 | $631.6841 | $631.70 | $631.70 | $631.50 | |