| 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 | $15.95 | 11.481% | $17.7812 | $17.78 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.57 | 11.430% | $230.181 | $230.18 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.64 | 13.858% | $181.7629 | $181.76 | $181.75 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.58 | 8.615% | $101.6419 | $101.64 | $101.65 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.81 | 6.103% | $54.972 | $54.97 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.88 | 7.215% | $242.1772 | $242.18 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.56 | 8.284% | $212.843 | $212.84 | $212.85 | $212.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.99 | $1,041.3592 | $1,041.35 | $1,041.40 | $1,041.40 | |