| 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 | $12.83 | 13.611% | $14.5763 | $14.58 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.26 | 11.586% | $50.5038 | $50.50 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.95 | 11.614% | $235.4497 | $235.45 | $235.45 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.25 | 8.103% | $169.992 | $169.99 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.72 | 5.265% | $31.2848 | $31.28 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.28 | 4.745% | $97.7061 | $97.71 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.89 | 6.799% | $159.013 | $159.01 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $698.18 | $758.5257 | $758.52 | $758.55 | $758.50 | |