| 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 | 5.300% | $18.6697 | $18.67 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.85 | 11.676% | $194.1487 | $194.15 | $194.15 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.68 | 13.217% | $219.2787 | $219.28 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.87 | 12.454% | $130.3004 | $130.30 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.87 | 9.839% | $176.698 | $176.70 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.69 | 12.451% | $85.1142 | $85.11 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.89 | 8.256% | $218.558 | $218.56 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.58 | $1,042.7677 | $1,042.77 | $1,042.75 | $1,042.80 | |