| 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 | $14.88 | 7.450% | $15.9886 | $15.99 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.99 | 12.578% | $49.5231 | $49.52 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.52 | 9.398% | $13.6966 | $13.70 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.51 | 4.240% | $49.5244 | $49.52 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.64 | 7.144% | $99.2582 | $99.26 | $99.25 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.90 | 3.356% | $231.4141 | $231.41 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.50 | 10.396% | $97.7005 | $97.70 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $523.94 | $557.1055 | $557.10 | $557.05 | $557.10 | |