| 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 | $17.36 | 5.801% | $18.3671 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.32 | 11.740% | $53.9928 | $53.99 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.98 | 12.480% | $132.7039 | $132.70 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.48 | 10.511% | $122.0926 | $122.09 | $122.10 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.32 | 12.390% | $247.6176 | $247.62 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.66 | 13.751% | $50.8012 | $50.80 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.68 | 6.809% | $233.5699 | $233.57 | $233.55 | $233.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.80 | $859.1451 | $859.14 | $859.10 | $859.20 | |