| 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 | $16.38 | 6.789% | $17.492 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.90 | 3.635% | $20.6234 | $20.62 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.30 | 12.584% | $246.8967 | $246.90 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.35 | 5.296% | $30.9044 | $30.90 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.92 | 10.530% | $99.3886 | $99.39 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.91 | 8.820% | $243.6589 | $243.66 | $243.65 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.49 | 10.624% | $259.4022 | $259.40 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.25 | $918.3662 | $918.36 | $918.35 | $918.40 | |