| 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 | $16.38 | 4.834% | $17.1718 | $17.17 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.65 | 3.660% | $44.211 | $44.21 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.54 | 9.153% | $26.7861 | $26.79 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.79 | 4.193% | $17.494 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.37 | 11.227% | $107.1895 | $107.19 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.80 | 10.197% | $143.0357 | $143.04 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.81 | 3.604% | $133.4523 | $133.45 | $133.45 | $133.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $455.34 | $489.3404 | $489.34 | $489.35 | $489.40 | |