| 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 | $17.28 | 9.253% | $18.8789 | $18.88 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.36 | 5.645% | $241.2509 | $241.25 | $241.25 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.39 | 11.527% | $35.0083 | $35.01 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.50 | 12.350% | $46.6253 | $46.63 | $46.65 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.61 | 4.697% | $186.9993 | $187.00 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.95 | 3.145% | $141.2571 | $141.26 | $141.25 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.75 | 10.866% | $24.1134 | $24.11 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.84 | $694.1332 | $694.14 | $694.15 | $694.20 | |