| 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 | $15.62 | 9.739% | $17.1412 | $17.14 | $17.15 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.32 | 11.160% | $59.2705 | $59.27 | $59.25 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.95 | 4.523% | $77.2948 | $77.29 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.38 | 3.708% | $86.4717 | $86.47 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.35 | 11.233% | $245.1019 | $245.10 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.45 | 3.422% | $159.7353 | $159.74 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.70 | 13.597% | $16.6988 | $16.70 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $615.77 | $661.7142 | $661.71 | $661.70 | $661.70 | |