| 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 | $17.95 | 5.188% | $18.8812 | $18.88 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.51 | 4.424% | $41.2579 | $41.26 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.48 | 3.825% | $166.6184 | $166.62 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.50 | 9.432% | $187.6759 | $187.68 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.68 | 3.665% | $229.8046 | $229.80 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.98 | 9.766% | $110.8417 | $110.84 | $110.85 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.58 | 9.466% | $202.0523 | $202.05 | $202.05 | $202.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.68 | $957.1320 | $957.13 | $957.15 | $957.20 | |