| 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 | $15.97 | 6.267% | $16.9708 | $16.97 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.35 | 5.345% | $98.3396 | $98.34 | $98.35 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.62 | 8.497% | $270.8302 | $270.83 | $270.85 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.78 | 5.614% | $82.1466 | $82.15 | $82.15 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.26 | 11.618% | $258.1278 | $258.13 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.60 | 13.159% | $102.5221 | $102.52 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.95 | 9.819% | $76.8184 | $76.82 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.53 | $905.7555 | $905.76 | $905.75 | $905.60 | |