| 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 | $16.98 | 4.674% | $17.7736 | $17.77 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.85 | 5.357% | $70.4312 | $70.43 | $70.45 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.79 | 13.517% | $53.1146 | $53.11 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.58 | 11.336% | $183.2368 | $183.24 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.99 | 8.267% | $228.4325 | $228.43 | $228.45 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.51 | 12.311% | $276.8578 | $276.86 | $276.85 | $276.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.94 | 5.758% | $7.3396 | $7.34 | $7.35 | $7.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $759.64 | $837.1861 | $837.18 | $837.20 | $837.10 | |