| 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 | $16.53 | 5.131% | $17.3782 | $17.38 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.43 | 10.851% | $31.5149 | $31.51 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.83 | 4.550% | $241.3328 | $241.33 | $241.35 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.89 | 7.252% | $68.5233 | $68.52 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.62 | 6.857% | $82.9424 | $82.94 | $82.95 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.43 | 8.247% | $209.3822 | $209.38 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.79 | 11.503% | $86.7382 | $86.74 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $688.52 | $737.8120 | $737.80 | $737.85 | $737.70 | |