| 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 | $15.34 | 10.560% | $16.9599 | $16.96 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.65 | 7.500% | $102.8238 | $102.82 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.53 | 12.497% | $162.5919 | $162.59 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.37 | 10.641% | $189.6055 | $189.61 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.89 | 5.795% | $134.2433 | $134.24 | $134.25 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.78 | 6.432% | $33.8241 | $33.82 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.68 | 5.605% | $136.9486 | $136.95 | $136.95 | $136.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.24 | $776.9971 | $776.99 | $776.95 | $776.90 | |