| 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 | $17.96 | 4.413% | $18.7526 | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.46 | 12.840% | $28.7291 | $28.73 | $28.75 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.40 | 13.409% | $15.1968 | $15.20 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.54 | 12.347% | $123.0649 | $123.06 | $123.05 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.32 | 13.294% | $27.5531 | $27.55 | $27.55 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.95 | 13.411% | $284.6049 | $284.60 | $284.60 | $284.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.34 | 3.538% | $84.2178 | $84.22 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $522.97 | $582.1192 | $582.11 | $582.10 | $582.20 | |