| 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 | $17.73 | 3.499% | $18.3504 | $18.35 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.58 | 7.770% | $113.7836 | $113.78 | $113.80 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.42 | 5.700% | $230.8699 | $230.87 | $230.85 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.43 | 9.752% | $128.8818 | $128.88 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.66 | 6.701% | $143.6836 | $143.68 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.72 | 11.619% | $44.3351 | $44.34 | $44.35 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.81 | 13.728% | $130.5711 | $130.57 | $130.55 | $130.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $748.35 | $810.4755 | $810.47 | $810.50 | $810.60 | |