| 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 | $16.54 | 6.510% | $17.6168 | $17.62 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.53 | 9.533% | $103.5415 | $103.54 | $103.55 | $103.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.47 | 10.370% | $210.2217 | $210.22 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.49 | 3.665% | $211.9846 | $211.98 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.26 | 13.579% | $259.2554 | $259.26 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.58 | 11.274% | $52.9442 | $52.94 | $52.95 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.56 | 3.536% | $162.096 | $162.10 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.43 | $1,017.6602 | $1,017.66 | $1,017.65 | $1,017.60 | |