| 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 | $16.71 | 3.811% | $17.3468 | $17.35 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.32 | 5.809% | $165.4006 | $165.40 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.53 | 7.315% | $259.1979 | $259.20 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.44 | 13.646% | $258.4765 | $258.48 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.42 | 8.796% | $218.0489 | $218.05 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.71 | 7.390% | $19.0188 | $19.02 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.83 | 10.499% | $86.0014 | $86.00 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.96 | $1,023.4909 | $1,023.50 | $1,023.50 | $1,023.40 | |