| 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 | 10.259% | $15.1716 | $15.17 | $15.15 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.70 | 13.217% | $168.3537 | $168.35 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.93 | 11.316% | $60.0327 | $60.03 | $60.05 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.78 | 4.636% | $32.207 | $32.21 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.95 | 8.756% | $49.9734 | $49.97 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.82 | 5.385% | $209.5265 | $209.53 | $209.55 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.46 | 3.298% | $5.6401 | $5.64 | $5.65 | $5.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $497.40 | $540.9050 | $540.90 | $540.90 | $540.90 | |