| 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 | $15.73 | 10.472% | $17.3772 | $17.38 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.88 | 4.213% | $85.3296 | $85.33 | $85.35 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.50 | 11.637% | $271.8361 | $271.84 | $271.85 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.87 | 11.498% | $148.1474 | $148.15 | $148.15 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.74 | 12.206% | $157.9187 | $157.92 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.62 | 10.664% | $165.5755 | $165.58 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.45 | 13.135% | $81.9663 | $81.97 | $81.95 | $82.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.79 | $928.1508 | $928.17 | $928.20 | $928.10 | |