| 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 | $17.79 | 5.800% | $18.8218 | $18.82 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.89 | 10.530% | $230.8861 | $230.89 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.66 | 11.396% | $126.6127 | $126.61 | $126.60 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.53 | 5.523% | $84.9777 | $84.98 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.91 | 6.389% | $265.8767 | $265.88 | $265.90 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.32 | 11.430% | $27.0998 | $27.10 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.58 | 13.473% | $12.0054 | $12.01 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.68 | $766.2802 | $766.29 | $766.30 | $766.30 | |