| 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 | $15.70 | 8.204% | $16.988 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.60 | 4.233% | $20.4297 | $20.43 | $20.45 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.76 | 6.576% | $88.2023 | $88.20 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.67 | 7.450% | $169.4164 | $169.42 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.45 | 4.188% | $124.4526 | $124.45 | $124.45 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.74 | 10.209% | $276.338 | $276.34 | $276.35 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.91 | 5.281% | $248.3684 | $248.37 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.83 | $944.1954 | $944.20 | $944.20 | $944.20 | |