| 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 | $15.28 | 12.750% | $17.2282 | $17.23 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.69 | 13.727% | $258.945 | $258.95 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.38 | 9.733% | $173.7951 | $173.80 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.70 | 12.405% | $140.169 | $140.17 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.67 | 3.186% | $80.1446 | $80.14 | $80.15 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.96 | 5.506% | $131.8403 | $131.84 | $131.85 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.98 | 12.498% | $168.7245 | $168.72 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.66 | $970.8467 | $970.85 | $970.85 | $970.70 | |