| 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 | $15.29 | 11.704% | $17.0795 | $17.08 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.68 | 8.826% | $34.4761 | $34.48 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.60 | 7.818% | $51.3214 | $51.32 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.47 | 7.594% | $231.8328 | $231.83 | $231.85 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.94 | 3.485% | $177.9321 | $177.93 | $177.95 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.73 | 10.318% | $197.1714 | $197.17 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.83 | 4.656% | $199.715 | $199.72 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.54 | $909.5283 | $909.53 | $909.55 | $909.50 | |