| 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 | $16.55 | 6.629% | $17.6471 | $17.65 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.85 | 3.684% | $233.1335 | $233.13 | $233.15 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.73 | 3.720% | $36.022 | $36.02 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.90 | 10.188% | $38.4556 | $38.46 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.41 | 8.726% | $13.4929 | $13.49 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.30 | 8.568% | $180.5486 | $180.55 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.47 | 13.658% | $22.1292 | $22.13 | $22.15 | $22.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $509.21 | $541.4289 | $541.43 | $541.45 | $541.30 | |