| 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 | $17.38 | 8.402% | $18.8403 | $18.84 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.50 | 4.815% | $114.7724 | $114.77 | $114.75 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.50 | 5.753% | $225.7827 | $225.78 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.50 | 4.205% | $137.0296 | $137.03 | $137.05 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.90 | 8.385% | $105.0251 | $105.03 | $105.05 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.43 | 3.847% | $88.7165 | $88.72 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.46 | 13.134% | $110.2604 | $110.26 | $110.25 | $110.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $751.67 | $800.4270 | $800.43 | $800.45 | $800.40 | |