| 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 | $17.61 | 4.316% | $18.37 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.93 | 4.238% | $92.6989 | $92.70 | $92.70 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.26 | 10.349% | $228.7093 | $228.71 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.48 | 7.672% | $163.1015 | $163.10 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.83 | 10.664% | $243.2727 | $243.27 | $243.25 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.45 | 5.327% | $170.0504 | $170.05 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.85 | 7.653% | $169.9303 | $169.93 | $169.95 | $169.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.41 | $1,086.1331 | $1,086.13 | $1,086.10 | $1,086.20 | |