| 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 | $15.78 | 10.638% | $17.4587 | $17.46 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.59 | 4.378% | $131.0883 | $131.09 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.59 | 8.233% | $259.3154 | $259.32 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.41 | 3.609% | $51.1932 | $51.19 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.63 | 11.700% | $80.0107 | $80.01 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.52 | 5.633% | $240.3362 | $240.34 | $240.35 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.43 | 5.642% | $227.5846 | $227.58 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.95 | $1,006.9871 | $1,006.99 | $1,007.00 | $1,007.00 | |