| 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 | $16.31 | 4.391% | $17.0262 | $17.03 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.30 | 9.407% | $90.042 | $90.04 | $90.05 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.94 | 10.855% | $237.1632 | $237.16 | $237.15 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.96 | 9.202% | $265.3172 | $265.32 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.89 | 7.417% | $149.1915 | $149.19 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.31 | 9.816% | $222.1687 | $222.17 | $222.15 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.99 | 13.629% | $267.0168 | $267.02 | $267.00 | $267.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.70 | $1,247.9256 | $1,247.93 | $1,247.90 | $1,247.90 | |