| 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 | $17.98 | 3.718% | $18.6485 | $18.65 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.68 | 5.184% | $200.5649 | $200.56 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.83 | 10.530% | $87.1308 | $87.13 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.82 | 12.125% | $114.1657 | $114.17 | $114.15 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.85 | 5.337% | $159.9542 | $159.95 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.96 | 10.558% | $32.0176 | $32.02 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.40 | 7.721% | $85.5305 | $85.53 | $85.55 | $85.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.52 | $698.0122 | $698.01 | $698.00 | $698.00 | |