| 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 | 7.867% | $16.9675 | $16.97 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.33 | 13.440% | $280.5712 | $280.57 | $280.55 | $280.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.61 | 12.115% | $208.0967 | $208.10 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.47 | 5.134% | $207.6081 | $207.61 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.88 | 7.505% | $265.4083 | $265.41 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.43 | 12.224% | $214.8304 | $214.83 | $214.85 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.69 | 3.560% | $243.045 | $243.05 | $243.05 | $243.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,319.14 | $1,436.5272 | $1,436.54 | $1,436.50 | $1,436.50 | |