| 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 | $15.73 | 13.602% | $17.8696 | $17.87 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.55 | 4.567% | $160.5626 | $160.56 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.50 | 5.764% | $38.6039 | $38.60 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.40 | 8.506% | $234.807 | $234.81 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.76 | 8.223% | $170.7326 | $170.73 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.69 | 12.337% | $180.5143 | $180.51 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.33 | 8.524% | $256.4748 | $256.47 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.96 | $1,059.5648 | $1,059.55 | $1,059.50 | $1,059.60 | |