| 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 | $16.90 | 4.357% | $17.6363 | $17.64 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.80 | 4.523% | $16.5146 | $16.51 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.46 | 3.487% | $22.2083 | $22.21 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.61 | 7.536% | $164.1107 | $164.11 | $164.10 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.95 | 7.784% | $238.1487 | $238.15 | $238.15 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.43 | 11.383% | $128.5694 | $128.57 | $128.55 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.29 | 12.500% | $38.5763 | $38.58 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $577.44 | $625.7643 | $625.77 | $625.75 | $625.70 | |