| 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 | $16.96 | 4.574% | $17.7358 | $17.74 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.95 | 5.760% | $258.0015 | $258.00 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.62 | 8.630% | $36.5214 | $36.52 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.97 | 13.825% | $231.0306 | $231.03 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.52 | 8.198% | $198.565 | $198.57 | $198.55 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.79 | 10.417% | $190.7895 | $190.79 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.71 | 13.693% | $32.6413 | $32.64 | $32.65 | $32.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.52 | $965.2851 | $965.29 | $965.30 | $965.20 | |