| 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 | $16.43 | 5.745% | $17.3739 | $17.37 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.91 | 10.571% | $96.0973 | $96.10 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.29 | 11.814% | $273.1504 | $273.15 | $273.15 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.59 | 7.683% | $225.6928 | $225.69 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.33 | 13.743% | $230.1362 | $230.14 | $230.15 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.65 | 13.802% | $145.2683 | $145.27 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.70 | 7.688% | $218.2836 | $218.28 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.90 | $1,206.0025 | $1,206.00 | $1,206.00 | $1,206.10 | |