| 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 | $15.41 | 12.772% | $17.3782 | $17.38 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.86 | 12.159% | $264.5382 | $264.54 | $264.55 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.30 | 9.654% | $136.2999 | $136.30 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.84 | 7.503% | $265.3604 | $265.36 | $265.35 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.99 | 3.133% | $137.1566 | $137.16 | $137.15 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.58 | 7.448% | $119.8905 | $119.89 | $119.90 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.33 | 6.828% | $147.7752 | $147.78 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.31 | $1,088.3990 | $1,088.41 | $1,088.45 | $1,088.50 | |