| 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 | 6.484% | $16.7499 | $16.75 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.45 | 8.596% | $31.9815 | $31.98 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.76 | 7.767% | $201.2656 | $201.27 | $201.25 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.50 | 12.546% | $27.5738 | $27.57 | $27.55 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.48 | 4.306% | $249.792 | $249.79 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.47 | 12.831% | $186.7015 | $186.70 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.69 | 9.550% | $88.3959 | $88.40 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.08 | $802.4602 | $802.46 | $802.45 | $802.50 | |