| 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 | $17.42 | 5.245% | $18.3337 | $18.33 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.78 | 5.323% | $207.2546 | $207.25 | $207.25 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.62 | 6.269% | $145.1847 | $145.18 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.82 | 6.238% | $126.232 | $126.23 | $126.25 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.99 | 10.493% | $234.2341 | $234.23 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.78 | 8.150% | $237.6921 | $237.69 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.99 | 11.229% | $222.4469 | $222.45 | $222.45 | $222.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.40 | $1,191.3781 | $1,191.36 | $1,191.45 | $1,191.30 | |