| 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 | $16.98 | 5.169% | $17.8577 | $17.86 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.34 | 4.773% | $250.7637 | $250.76 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.84 | 4.306% | $228.2633 | $228.26 | $228.25 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.35 | 9.537% | $115.3972 | $115.40 | $115.40 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.51 | 7.823% | $127.781 | $127.78 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.91 | 3.310% | $259.2151 | $259.22 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.83 | 3.638% | $219.5364 | $219.54 | $219.55 | $219.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.76 | $1,218.8144 | $1,218.82 | $1,218.80 | $1,218.90 | |