| 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 | $15.73 | 3.438% | $16.2708 | $16.27 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.69 | 3.703% | $87.8261 | $87.83 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.58 | 3.142% | $57.3263 | $57.33 | $57.35 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.38 | 6.620% | $120.8858 | $120.89 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.39 | 7.633% | $76.8392 | $76.84 | $76.85 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.66 | 8.597% | $255.9197 | $255.92 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.71 | 3.561% | $134.329 | $134.33 | $134.35 | $134.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $706.14 | $749.3969 | $749.41 | $749.45 | $749.30 | |