| 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 | $16.45 | 3.251% | $16.9848 | $16.98 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.43 | 5.758% | $126.3068 | $126.31 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.77 | 11.641% | $191.7657 | $191.77 | $191.75 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.37 | 4.849% | $62.2489 | $62.25 | $62.25 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.30 | 10.524% | $65.5407 | $65.54 | $65.55 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.31 | 5.241% | $177.1311 | $177.13 | $177.15 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.47 | 6.598% | $230.7527 | $230.75 | $230.75 | $230.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.10 | $870.7307 | $870.73 | $870.75 | $870.70 | |