| 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 | $15.80 | 10.252% | $17.4198 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.50 | 10.800% | $135.73 | $135.73 | $135.75 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.31 | 5.427% | $21.4122 | $21.41 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.29 | 13.373% | $252.0168 | $252.02 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.79 | 7.455% | $126.5712 | $126.57 | $126.55 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.57 | 3.369% | $190.7882 | $190.79 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.57 | 3.487% | $115.4604 | $115.46 | $115.45 | $115.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.83 | $859.3986 | $859.40 | $859.35 | $859.40 | |