| 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 | $16.73 | 11.370% | $18.6322 | $18.63 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.42 | 7.572% | $74.6765 | $74.68 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.42 | 12.602% | $115.327 | $115.33 | $115.35 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.69 | 11.206% | $100.8527 | $100.85 | $100.85 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.29 | 10.837% | $197.6113 | $197.61 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.71 | 8.858% | $177.1229 | $177.12 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.65 | 13.443% | $254.8497 | $254.85 | $254.85 | $254.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.91 | $939.0723 | $939.07 | $939.10 | $939.00 | |