| 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 | $14.56 | 9.621% | $15.9608 | $15.96 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.58 | 5.194% | $158.4011 | $158.40 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.80 | 10.298% | $57.1344 | $57.13 | $57.15 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.55 | 6.848% | $204.6673 | $204.67 | $204.65 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.44 | 11.402% | $256.7148 | $256.71 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.34 | 11.214% | $170.5355 | $170.54 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.78 | 5.125% | $142.7387 | $142.74 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.05 | $1,006.1526 | $1,006.15 | $1,006.15 | $1,006.10 | |