| 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 | $15.55 | 8.435% | $16.8616 | $16.86 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.30 | 8.221% | $245.9863 | $245.99 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.69 | 10.396% | $242.529 | $242.53 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.89 | 9.469% | $50.2353 | $50.24 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.70 | 12.414% | $248.0977 | $248.10 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.28 | 5.232% | $79.2186 | $79.22 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.25 | 9.408% | $57.1657 | $57.17 | $57.15 | $57.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $856.66 | $940.0942 | $940.11 | $940.10 | $940.10 | |