| 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 | $17.75 | 3.544% | $18.3791 | $18.38 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.30 | 8.874% | $207.1872 | $207.19 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.45 | 8.721% | $42.8904 | $42.89 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.94 | 13.431% | $77.065 | $77.07 | $77.05 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.46 | 3.318% | $215.3767 | $215.38 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.56 | 4.458% | $169.8069 | $169.81 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.74 | 10.560% | $162.2357 | $162.24 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.20 | $892.9410 | $892.96 | $893.00 | $893.00 | |