| 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 | $14.71 | 5.502% | $15.5193 | $15.52 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.97 | 8.472% | $14.0688 | $14.07 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.33 | 13.375% | $15.1129 | $15.11 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.61 | 7.676% | $104.0258 | $104.03 | $104.05 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.96 | 10.461% | $210.9363 | $210.94 | $210.95 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.39 | 11.393% | $98.4603 | $98.46 | $98.45 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.39 | 10.534% | $84.4369 | $84.44 | $84.45 | $84.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $493.36 | $542.5603 | $542.57 | $542.55 | $542.50 | |