| 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 | $16.72 | 3.284% | $17.2691 | $17.27 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.98 | 10.374% | $41.92 | $41.92 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.94 | 9.620% | $45.9746 | $45.97 | $45.95 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.91 | 7.350% | $164.1489 | $164.15 | $164.15 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.82 | 11.586% | $254.2152 | $254.22 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.64 | 6.735% | $83.9364 | $83.94 | $83.95 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.71 | 6.131% | $263.9584 | $263.96 | $263.95 | $264.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.72 | $871.4226 | $871.43 | $871.35 | $871.40 | |