| 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 | $13.76 | 10.825% | $15.2495 | $15.25 | $15.25 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.77 | 12.600% | $264.351 | $264.35 | $264.35 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.35 | 10.855% | $160.0192 | $160.02 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.44 | 6.469% | $41.9914 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.97 | 9.726% | $202.9602 | $202.96 | $202.95 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.59 | 6.479% | $228.4933 | $228.49 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.65 | 7.523% | $191.0146 | $191.01 | $191.00 | $191.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.53 | $1,104.0792 | $1,104.07 | $1,104.05 | $1,104.10 | |