| 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 | $16.71 | 5.125% | $17.5664 | $17.57 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.79 | 12.651% | $88.7577 | $88.76 | $88.75 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.73 | 3.462% | $23.5169 | $23.52 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.27 | 8.177% | $170.13 | $170.13 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.65 | 4.429% | $18.4317 | $18.43 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.30 | 3.357% | $165.6813 | $165.68 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.77 | 12.590% | $72.9245 | $72.92 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $518.22 | $557.0085 | $557.01 | $557.00 | $557.00 | |