| 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 | $16.38 | 8.489% | $17.7705 | $17.77 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.61 | 3.296% | $158.673 | $158.67 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.56 | 11.175% | $202.9611 | $202.96 | $202.95 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.64 | 10.143% | $164.818 | $164.82 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.85 | 4.400% | $92.7594 | $92.76 | $92.75 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.82 | 4.788% | $206.2437 | $206.24 | $206.25 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.76 | 8.272% | $259.5929 | $259.59 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.62 | $1,102.8186 | $1,102.81 | $1,102.75 | $1,102.90 | |