| 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 | $15.78 | 9.575% | $17.2909 | $17.29 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.29 | 5.280% | $217.1821 | $217.18 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.31 | 6.480% | $12.0429 | $12.04 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.95 | 12.722% | $103.6479 | $103.65 | $103.65 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.46 | 10.785% | $160.04 | $160.04 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.87 | 7.710% | $195.8922 | $195.89 | $195.90 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.94 | 10.254% | $259.0307 | $259.03 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.60 | $965.1267 | $965.12 | $965.20 | $965.00 | |