| 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 | $15.64 | 5.178% | $16.4498 | $16.45 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.32 | 8.740% | $250.45 | $250.45 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.48 | 11.513% | $277.0875 | $277.09 | $277.10 | $277.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.30 | 7.388% | $192.5467 | $192.55 | $192.55 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.88 | 5.719% | $38.9892 | $38.99 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.95 | 6.302% | $219.992 | $219.99 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.81 | 4.316% | $167.7506 | $167.75 | $167.75 | $167.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.38 | $1,163.2658 | $1,163.27 | $1,163.30 | $1,163.30 | |