| 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 | $16.48 | 3.498% | $17.0565 | $17.06 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.59 | 12.625% | $125.6782 | $125.68 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.92 | 9.504% | $157.5982 | $157.60 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.30 | 6.663% | $40.8519 | $40.85 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.95 | 5.583% | $228.0065 | $228.01 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.72 | 5.240% | $90.2117 | $90.21 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.73 | 11.181% | $178.7012 | $178.70 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.69 | $838.1042 | $838.11 | $838.10 | $838.20 | |