| 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 | $17.95 | 4.378% | $18.7359 | $18.74 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.27 | 4.842% | $241.4197 | $241.42 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.41 | 7.373% | $32.6521 | $32.65 | $32.65 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.60 | 6.770% | $178.9465 | $178.95 | $178.95 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.97 | 11.654% | $71.4251 | $71.43 | $71.45 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.40 | 7.201% | $244.8471 | $244.85 | $244.85 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.96 | 12.148% | $89.6735 | $89.67 | $89.65 | $89.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.56 | $877.6999 | $877.71 | $877.70 | $877.60 | |