| 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 | $16.84 | 5.266% | $17.7268 | $17.73 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.97 | 4.774% | $90.0742 | $90.07 | $90.05 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.54 | 8.406% | $216.3133 | $216.31 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.97 | 9.273% | $197.7513 | $197.75 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.29 | 9.442% | $271.7335 | $271.73 | $271.75 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.58 | 10.127% | $195.5635 | $195.56 | $195.55 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.64 | 11.783% | $139.3263 | $139.33 | $139.35 | $139.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.83 | $1,128.4889 | $1,128.48 | $1,128.50 | $1,128.50 | |