| 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 | $14.86 | 5.850% | $15.7293 | $15.73 | $15.75 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.71 | 4.466% | $85.3592 | $85.36 | $85.35 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.76 | 13.580% | $145.1098 | $145.11 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.80 | 8.356% | $36.6243 | $36.62 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.98 | 8.625% | $246.557 | $246.56 | $246.55 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.91 | 12.405% | $117.9241 | $117.92 | $117.90 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.93 | 13.503% | $88.4529 | $88.45 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $667.95 | $735.7566 | $735.75 | $735.70 | $735.80 | |