| 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 | $15.74 | 6.531% | $16.768 | $16.77 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.99 | 11.551% | $86.9986 | $87.00 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.79 | 9.589% | $87.4411 | $87.44 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.25 | 6.641% | $5.5987 | $5.60 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.59 | 13.194% | $118.3896 | $118.39 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.32 | 3.810% | $101.0279 | $101.03 | $101.05 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.57 | 9.245% | $264.9956 | $265.00 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $623.25 | $681.2195 | $681.23 | $681.25 | $681.20 | |