| 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 | $15.88 | 7.186% | $17.0211 | $17.02 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.36 | 6.849% | $5.7271 | $5.73 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.68 | 9.666% | $169.6314 | $169.63 | $169.65 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.27 | 4.653% | $249.3567 | $249.36 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.50 | 4.746% | $117.8393 | $117.84 | $117.85 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.41 | 8.753% | $177.7133 | $177.71 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.71 | 8.517% | $75.6472 | $75.65 | $75.65 | $75.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $759.81 | $812.9361 | $812.94 | $812.95 | $812.80 | |