| 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 | $15.72 | 5.580% | $16.5972 | $16.60 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.26 | 6.550% | $53.552 | $53.55 | $53.55 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.51 | 9.208% | $27.859 | $27.86 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.87 | 12.139% | $187.1263 | $187.13 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.38 | 13.391% | $159.1783 | $159.18 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.75 | 10.681% | $243.2215 | $243.22 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.36 | 9.668% | $6.9749 | $6.97 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $624.85 | $694.5092 | $694.51 | $694.50 | $694.60 | |