| 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 | $15.98 | 5.478% | $16.8554 | $16.86 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.64 | 12.626% | $186.5537 | $186.55 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.84 | 11.571% | $26.5985 | $26.60 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.51 | 4.359% | $75.6707 | $75.67 | $75.65 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.31 | 6.378% | $253.5094 | $253.51 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.79 | 11.317% | $77.6881 | $77.69 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.80 | 7.136% | $245.1272 | $245.13 | $245.15 | $245.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.87 | $882.0030 | $882.01 | $882.00 | $882.10 | |