| 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 | $15.32 | 9.557% | $16.7841 | $16.78 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.37 | 5.296% | $37.2432 | $37.24 | $37.25 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.93 | 5.200% | $127.2184 | $127.22 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.46 | 10.408% | $70.0649 | $70.06 | $70.05 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.80 | 12.358% | $254.8279 | $254.83 | $254.85 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.71 | 3.773% | $50.5478 | $50.55 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.75 | 9.786% | $270.897 | $270.90 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.34 | $827.5833 | $827.58 | $827.60 | $827.50 | |