| 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 | $15.39 | 5.198% | $16.19 | $16.19 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.63 | 7.148% | $9.2469 | $9.25 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.66 | 13.404% | $236.6288 | $236.63 | $236.65 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.77 | 13.557% | $21.3146 | $21.31 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.48 | 7.533% | $42.454 | $42.45 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.70 | 6.519% | $203.1317 | $203.13 | $203.15 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.26 | 4.668% | $77.7265 | $77.73 | $77.75 | $77.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $555.89 | $606.6925 | $606.69 | $606.75 | $606.60 | |