| 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 | $15.67 | 9.575% | $17.1704 | $17.17 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.30 | 12.579% | $169.2062 | $169.21 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.35 | 8.617% | $267.578 | $267.58 | $267.60 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.37 | 11.590% | $186.7682 | $186.77 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.92 | 4.680% | $79.4731 | $79.47 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.28 | 7.370% | $223.6302 | $223.63 | $223.65 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.63 | 4.548% | $174.2083 | $174.21 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.52 | $1,118.0344 | $1,118.04 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.10 | |