| 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 | $15.42 | 10.108% | $16.9787 | $16.98 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.48 | 4.277% | $50.5535 | $50.55 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.87 | 8.772% | $205.4377 | $205.44 | $205.45 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.65 | 4.290% | $84.1099 | $84.11 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.53 | 10.269% | $174.8094 | $174.81 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.77 | 5.511% | $249.8184 | $249.82 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.83 | 11.307% | $82.178 | $82.18 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.55 | $863.8856 | $863.89 | $863.90 | $863.90 | |