| 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 | $15.55 | 8.334% | $16.8459 | $16.85 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.95 | 3.752% | $236.5027 | $236.50 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.67 | 11.193% | $203.1163 | $203.12 | $203.10 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.93 | 12.639% | $200.4186 | $200.42 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.45 | 5.829% | $114.7716 | $114.77 | $114.75 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.92 | 8.874% | $248.1456 | $248.15 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.82 | 6.475% | $126.5136 | $126.51 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.29 | $1,146.3143 | $1,146.32 | $1,146.25 | $1,146.20 | |