| 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 | $16.49 | 3.456% | $17.0599 | $17.06 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.43 | 5.859% | $169.8296 | $169.83 | $169.85 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.77 | 8.323% | $73.4105 | $73.41 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.52 | 4.800% | $220.625 | $220.63 | $220.65 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.34 | 13.578% | $210.5055 | $210.51 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.49 | 6.373% | $252.6252 | $252.63 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.44 | 9.382% | $192.9936 | $192.99 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.48 | $1,137.0493 | $1,137.06 | $1,137.10 | $1,137.00 | |