| 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 | $16.85 | 11.678% | $18.8177 | $18.82 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.35 | 9.855% | $68.4946 | $68.49 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.91 | 7.369% | $200.6834 | $200.68 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.62 | 4.657% | $159.7275 | $159.73 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.84 | 4.145% | $23.7867 | $23.79 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.60 | 13.282% | $254.4314 | $254.43 | $254.45 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.69 | 4.618% | $254.9436 | $254.94 | $254.95 | $254.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.86 | $980.8849 | $980.88 | $980.95 | $980.80 | |