| 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 | $17.69 | 4.537% | $18.4926 | $18.49 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.66 | 4.538% | $48.7774 | $48.78 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.60 | 3.866% | $161.6155 | $161.62 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.26 | 13.528% | $128.5818 | $128.58 | $128.60 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.90 | 4.820% | $101.5706 | $101.57 | $101.55 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.41 | 10.277% | $78.7488 | $78.75 | $78.75 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.99 | 7.669% | $231.4776 | $231.48 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.51 | $769.2643 | $769.27 | $769.30 | $769.30 | |