| 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 | $15.42 | 8.552% | $16.7387 | $16.74 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.37 | 8.570% | $86.172 | $86.17 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.85 | 3.207% | $183.5536 | $183.55 | $183.55 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.43 | 9.773% | $23.5244 | $23.52 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.76 | 12.795% | $51.615 | $51.62 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.70 | 12.813% | $121.4996 | $121.50 | $121.50 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.53 | 5.631% | $242.4548 | $242.45 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $677.06 | $725.5581 | $725.55 | $725.50 | $725.60 | |