| 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 | $17.42 | 6.206% | $18.5011 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.48 | 12.663% | $183.0548 | $183.05 | $183.05 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.45 | 13.105% | $154.3318 | $154.33 | $154.35 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.79 | 13.332% | $113.094 | $113.09 | $113.10 | $113.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.31 | 10.232% | $214.1918 | $214.19 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.40 | 4.430% | $97.5376 | $97.54 | $97.55 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.47 | 4.647% | $32.9324 | $32.93 | $32.95 | $32.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $735.32 | $813.6435 | $813.63 | $813.70 | $813.60 | |