| 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 | $15.26 | 8.724% | $16.5913 | $16.59 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.63 | 12.644% | $196.7102 | $196.71 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.40 | 4.293% | $178.7582 | $178.76 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.49 | 10.574% | $276.9768 | $276.98 | $277.00 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.63 | 11.256% | $275.5032 | $275.50 | $275.50 | $275.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.30 | 7.115% | $50.6654 | $50.67 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.97 | 7.851% | $223.2192 | $223.22 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.68 | $1,218.4243 | $1,218.43 | $1,218.40 | $1,218.50 | |