| 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 | $17.52 | 5.301% | $18.4487 | $18.45 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.40 | 9.764% | $88.2503 | $88.25 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.38 | 5.681% | $109.253 | $109.25 | $109.25 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.25 | 11.783% | $140.0082 | $140.01 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.31 | 6.625% | $227.4418 | $227.44 | $227.45 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.80 | 12.189% | $54.7482 | $54.75 | $54.75 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.99 | 7.321% | $174.9225 | $174.92 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $751.65 | $813.0727 | $813.07 | $813.05 | $813.00 | |