| 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 | $17.54 | 5.293% | $18.4684 | $18.47 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.66 | 13.342% | $76.6872 | $76.69 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.78 | 11.202% | $103.1732 | $103.17 | $103.15 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.47 | 3.198% | $252.2882 | $252.29 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.90 | 12.730% | $193.7829 | $193.78 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.50 | 13.824% | $24.4722 | $24.47 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.29 | 8.770% | $166.7335 | $166.73 | $166.75 | $166.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.14 | $835.6056 | $835.60 | $835.60 | $835.70 | |