| 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 | $16.36 | 5.785% | $17.3064 | $17.31 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.51 | 3.822% | $71.1285 | $71.13 | $71.15 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.58 | 12.458% | $101.8645 | $101.86 | $101.85 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.76 | 7.608% | $41.7089 | $41.71 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.53 | 9.815% | $236.6843 | $236.68 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.42 | 8.430% | $77.4407 | $77.44 | $77.45 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.89 | 8.423% | $41.0815 | $41.08 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.05 | $587.2148 | $587.21 | $587.25 | $587.20 | |