| 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 | $224.48 | 8.213% | $242.9165 | $242.92 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.55 | 9.709% | $15.9627 | $15.96 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.96 | 3.371% | $252.1839 | $252.18 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.62 | 5.724% | $167.6994 | $167.70 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.99 | 13.664% | $9.0818 | $9.08 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.93 | 10.423% | $188.746 | $188.75 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.99 | 7.735% | $138.9674 | $138.97 | $138.95 | $139.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.52 | $1,015.5577 | $1,015.56 | $1,015.55 | $1,015.60 | |