| 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 | $15.73 | 4.324% | $16.4102 | $16.41 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.73 | 5.471% | $53.5054 | $53.51 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.49 | 8.653% | $218.9249 | $218.92 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.46 | 12.836% | $43.3967 | $43.40 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.43 | 9.240% | $170.8841 | $170.88 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.36 | 4.643% | $56.8839 | $56.88 | $56.90 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.79 | 4.631% | $235.2 | $235.20 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $741.99 | $795.2052 | $795.20 | $795.20 | $795.20 | |