| 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 | 4.624% | $16.5201 | $16.52 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.55 | 13.515% | $36.9491 | $36.95 | $36.95 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.56 | 13.650% | $256.3489 | $256.35 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.33 | 4.281% | $103.5823 | $103.58 | $103.60 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.27 | 11.253% | $263.97 | $263.97 | $263.95 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.39 | 13.335% | $120.5771 | $120.58 | $120.60 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.40 | 3.354% | $103.7674 | $103.77 | $103.75 | $103.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.29 | $901.7149 | $901.72 | $901.70 | $901.70 | |