| 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 | $17.28 | 3.723% | $17.9233 | $17.92 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.43 | 8.608% | $261.1262 | $261.13 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.90 | 9.704% | $14.1518 | $14.15 | $14.15 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.78 | 13.230% | $68.8212 | $68.82 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.89 | 7.751% | $170.1281 | $170.13 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.85 | 5.813% | $80.2592 | $80.26 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.45 | 6.469% | $81.3956 | $81.40 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $641.58 | $693.8054 | $693.81 | $693.80 | $693.80 | |