| 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 | $16.97 | 3.354% | $17.5392 | $17.54 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.50 | 8.535% | $52.6395 | $52.64 | $52.65 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.57 | 11.398% | $126.5147 | $126.51 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.46 | 6.570% | $151.8196 | $151.82 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.96 | 9.502% | $172.9694 | $172.97 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.62 | 12.523% | $125.5982 | $125.60 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.50 | 11.309% | $271.0374 | $271.04 | $271.05 | $271.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.58 | $918.1180 | $918.12 | $918.10 | $918.00 | |