| 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 | $15.80 | 9.283% | $17.2667 | $17.27 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.59 | 9.842% | $28.1086 | $28.11 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.34 | 4.333% | $79.6478 | $79.65 | $79.65 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.59 | 9.810% | $238.9356 | $238.94 | $238.95 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.31 | 8.215% | $192.9582 | $192.96 | $192.95 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.53 | 9.440% | $91.4152 | $91.42 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.52 | 4.398% | $211.4268 | $211.43 | $211.45 | $211.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.68 | $859.7589 | $859.78 | $859.75 | $859.70 | |