| 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 | $15.79 | 9.824% | $17.3412 | $17.34 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.86 | 12.529% | $257.5339 | $257.53 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.91 | 11.691% | $280.2439 | $280.24 | $280.25 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.97 | 9.370% | $79.8073 | $79.81 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.75 | 4.700% | $125.3783 | $125.38 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.94 | 10.693% | $46.4246 | $46.42 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.58 | 7.670% | $142.7489 | $142.75 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.80 | $949.4781 | $949.47 | $949.50 | $949.30 | |