| 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 | 12.284% | $17.943 | $17.94 | $17.95 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.32 | 9.531% | $160.2658 | $160.27 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.27 | 6.342% | $100.2486 | $100.25 | $100.25 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.39 | 5.366% | $66.7915 | $66.79 | $66.80 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.55 | 8.526% | $170.9827 | $170.98 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.63 | 9.210% | $49.8325 | $49.83 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.56 | 10.280% | $238.8224 | $238.82 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.70 | $804.8865 | $804.88 | $804.90 | $804.80 | |