| 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 | $15.55 | 5.549% | $16.4129 | $16.41 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.89 | 12.218% | $195.1359 | $195.14 | $195.15 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.34 | 6.509% | $194.2085 | $194.21 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.26 | 13.222% | $238.0606 | $238.06 | $238.05 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.65 | 5.283% | $238.6239 | $238.62 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.93 | 12.823% | $277.4656 | $277.47 | $277.45 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.63 | 8.618% | $222.265 | $222.27 | $222.25 | $222.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,259.25 | $1,382.1724 | $1,382.18 | $1,382.10 | $1,382.20 | |