| 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 | $17.34 | 3.822% | $18.0027 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.56 | 12.369% | $7.3714 | $7.37 | $7.35 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.67 | 8.729% | $139.9016 | $139.90 | $139.90 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.96 | 9.653% | $254.3511 | $254.35 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.71 | 12.212% | $279.0825 | $279.08 | $279.10 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.61 | 13.417% | $73.2787 | $73.28 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.37 | 5.117% | $199.0601 | $199.06 | $199.05 | $199.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.22 | $971.0481 | $971.04 | $971.05 | $971.20 | |