| 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 | $15.75 | 4.606% | $16.4754 | $16.48 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.80 | 5.181% | $106.0224 | $106.02 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.86 | 6.215% | $235.6486 | $235.65 | $235.65 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.32 | 11.525% | $249.0576 | $249.06 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.35 | 11.748% | $39.5029 | $39.50 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.52 | 3.684% | $103.1863 | $103.19 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.81 | 6.306% | $147.5634 | $147.56 | $147.55 | $147.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.41 | $897.4566 | $897.46 | $897.45 | $897.50 | |