| 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 | $15.49 | 8.494% | $16.8057 | $16.81 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.31 | 6.210% | $113.974 | $113.97 | $113.95 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.49 | 9.637% | $217.6185 | $217.62 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.33 | 4.211% | $32.6493 | $32.65 | $32.65 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.85 | 8.817% | $144.5634 | $144.56 | $144.55 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.87 | 8.636% | $70.4722 | $70.47 | $70.45 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.94 | 3.413% | $30.9619 | $30.96 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $580.28 | $627.0450 | $627.04 | $626.95 | $627.10 | |