| 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 | $15.70 | 9.576% | $17.2034 | $17.20 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.76 | 7.485% | $214.712 | $214.71 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.32 | 5.563% | $260.0228 | $260.02 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.53 | 3.351% | $236.188 | $236.19 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.59 | 8.588% | $177.6391 | $177.64 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.54 | 3.872% | $177.1433 | $177.14 | $177.15 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.78 | 9.550% | $173.9435 | $173.94 | $173.95 | $173.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.22 | $1,256.8521 | $1,256.84 | $1,256.85 | $1,256.70 | |