| 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 | $16.36 | 5.327% | $17.2315 | $17.23 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.28 | 9.802% | $73.8748 | $73.87 | $73.85 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.75 | 9.110% | $37.9157 | $37.92 | $37.90 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.39 | 4.620% | $220.11 | $220.11 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.95 | 7.394% | $207.2167 | $207.22 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.60 | 12.565% | $261.8262 | $261.83 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.93 | 7.345% | $222.129 | $222.13 | $222.15 | $222.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.26 | $1,040.3039 | $1,040.31 | $1,040.30 | $1,040.20 | |