| 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 | $15.57 | 11.582% | $17.3733 | $17.37 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.50 | 4.321% | $148.6574 | $148.66 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.85 | 7.334% | $95.3663 | $95.37 | $95.35 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.35 | 7.380% | $10.04 | $10.04 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.74 | 10.289% | $94.5618 | $94.56 | $94.55 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.92 | 4.470% | $184.8283 | $184.83 | $184.85 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.77 | 9.180% | $191.9057 | $191.91 | $191.90 | $191.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $694.70 | $742.7328 | $742.74 | $742.70 | $742.80 | |