| 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 | $15.89 | 3.575% | $16.4581 | $16.46 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.32 | 6.149% | $114.9806 | $114.98 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.58 | 6.551% | $225.4406 | $225.44 | $225.45 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.53 | 13.195% | $248.497 | $248.50 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.55 | 6.328% | $161.1401 | $161.14 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.88 | 10.283% | $90.2997 | $90.30 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.66 | 6.753% | $78.6343 | $78.63 | $78.65 | $78.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.41 | $935.4504 | $935.45 | $935.50 | $935.40 | |