| 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 | 6.776% | $17.5433 | $17.54 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.89 | 3.254% | $111.4007 | $111.40 | $111.40 | $111.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.81 | 4.316% | $100.9883 | $100.99 | $101.00 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.97 | 6.261% | $8.469 | $8.47 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.70 | 11.685% | $133.6869 | $133.69 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.78 | 10.855% | $110.6111 | $110.61 | $110.60 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.94 | 7.802% | $159.4823 | $159.48 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $596.52 | $642.1816 | $642.18 | $642.20 | $642.20 | |