| 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 | $15.56 | 5.725% | $16.4508 | $16.45 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.63 | 8.441% | $186.1173 | $186.12 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.99 | 11.206% | $226.8491 | $226.85 | $226.85 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.80 | 9.380% | $49.0022 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.94 | 12.104% | $115.3999 | $115.40 | $115.40 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.58 | 4.109% | $91.1787 | $91.18 | $91.20 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.41 | 5.436% | $223.9566 | $223.96 | $223.95 | $224.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.91 | $908.9546 | $908.96 | $908.95 | $909.00 | |