| 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 | $15.78 | 3.544% | $16.3392 | $16.34 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.88 | 6.477% | $90.3777 | $90.38 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.62 | 9.643% | $203.5193 | $203.52 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.97 | 12.650% | $100.2247 | $100.22 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.88 | 7.408% | $231.8724 | $231.87 | $231.85 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.89 | 13.874% | $163.8533 | $163.85 | $163.85 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.47 | 4.173% | $48.4092 | $48.41 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.49 | $854.5958 | $854.59 | $854.55 | $854.60 | |