| 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 | $15.79 | 3.599% | $16.3583 | $16.36 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.29 | 8.353% | $49.0731 | $49.07 | $49.05 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.61 | 8.682% | $210.4192 | $210.42 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.30 | 9.385% | $150.1856 | $150.19 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.69 | 12.308% | $182.7139 | $182.71 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.72 | 7.469% | $97.4959 | $97.50 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.33 | 10.404% | $135.0572 | $135.06 | $135.05 | $135.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.73 | $841.3032 | $841.31 | $841.25 | $841.40 | |