| 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 | $13.43 | 7.869% | $14.4868 | $14.49 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.52 | 11.449% | $19.5259 | $19.53 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.67 | 12.776% | $95.4874 | $95.49 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.25 | 10.658% | $276.9216 | $276.92 | $276.90 | $276.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.77 | 10.158% | $166.0852 | $166.09 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.37 | 4.257% | $26.45 | $26.45 | $26.45 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.94 | 4.648% | $85.7486 | $85.75 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $623.95 | $684.7055 | $684.72 | $684.75 | $684.70 | |