| 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 | $15.85 | 8.792% | $17.2435 | $17.24 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.56 | 5.733% | $77.7772 | $77.78 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.49 | 8.639% | $29.8649 | $29.86 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.51 | 4.424% | $10.975 | $10.98 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.45 | 8.314% | $75.2241 | $75.22 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.58 | 4.327% | $144.5764 | $144.58 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.59 | 5.865% | $170.0086 | $170.01 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $496.03 | $525.6697 | $525.67 | $525.70 | $525.70 | |