| 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 | $16.47 | 3.156% | $16.9898 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.53 | 7.727% | $111.5298 | $111.53 | $111.55 | $111.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.90 | 9.672% | $33.8886 | $33.89 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.50 | 7.638% | $235.189 | $235.19 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.35 | 11.449% | $270.0967 | $270.10 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.94 | 11.313% | $227.0117 | $227.01 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.77 | 3.581% | $119.9157 | $119.92 | $119.90 | $119.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $931.46 | $1,014.6213 | $1,014.63 | $1,014.65 | $1,014.60 | |