| 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 | $14.72 | 8.627% | $15.9899 | $15.99 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.92 | 9.435% | $166.2537 | $166.25 | $166.25 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.59 | 10.354% | $252.2582 | $252.26 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.35 | 12.425% | $95.9547 | $95.95 | $95.95 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.97 | 12.358% | $188.7277 | $188.73 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.58 | 12.860% | $102.2286 | $102.23 | $102.25 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.92 | 8.796% | $56.4869 | $56.49 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.05 | $877.8997 | $877.90 | $877.95 | $878.00 | |