| 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 | $15.89 | 12.552% | $17.8845 | $17.88 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.85 | 5.802% | $42.1621 | $42.16 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.58 | 8.192% | $149.9325 | $149.93 | $149.95 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.31 | 3.713% | $67.735 | $67.74 | $67.75 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.36 | 8.686% | $86.2532 | $86.25 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.58 | 4.515% | $10.0125 | $10.01 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.38 | 13.593% | $27.694 | $27.69 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $372.95 | $401.6738 | $401.66 | $401.70 | $401.70 | |