| 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 | $16.43 | 5.116% | $17.2706 | $17.27 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.51 | 5.823% | $162.4489 | $162.45 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.52 | 9.445% | $269.8038 | $269.80 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.68 | 10.722% | $250.9846 | $250.98 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.61 | 10.649% | $151.1576 | $151.16 | $151.15 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.43 | 7.566% | $165.0385 | $165.04 | $165.05 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.50 | 9.698% | $74.0462 | $74.05 | $74.05 | $74.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.68 | $1,090.7502 | $1,090.75 | $1,090.75 | $1,090.70 | |