| 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 | $14.95 | 13.548% | $16.9754 | $16.98 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.95 | 9.121% | $149.4412 | $149.44 | $149.45 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.92 | 5.501% | $124.4068 | $124.41 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.78 | 9.358% | $124.4275 | $124.43 | $124.45 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.95 | 11.657% | $198.6936 | $198.69 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.72 | 11.779% | $142.7641 | $142.76 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.98 | 8.556% | $95.5076 | $95.51 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.25 | $852.2162 | $852.22 | $852.25 | $852.20 | |