| 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 | $17.83 | 4.224% | $18.5831 | $18.58 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.42 | 9.489% | $155.9342 | $155.93 | $155.95 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.77 | 5.214% | $178.6218 | $178.62 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.62 | 4.160% | $200.633 | $200.63 | $200.65 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.75 | 12.761% | $268.0893 | $268.09 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.86 | 13.738% | $253.4765 | $253.48 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.94 | 8.316% | $204.6523 | $204.65 | $204.65 | $204.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.19 | $1,279.9902 | $1,279.98 | $1,280.05 | $1,280.00 | |