| 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 | $17.47 | 5.104% | $18.3617 | $18.36 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.35 | 8.464% | $104.5051 | $104.51 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.46 | 5.759% | $198.2558 | $198.26 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.80 | 12.421% | $160.5372 | $160.54 | $160.55 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.77 | 3.532% | $186.1195 | $186.12 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.95 | 5.152% | $27.2869 | $27.29 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.32 | 9.639% | $35.4353 | $35.44 | $35.45 | $35.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $682.12 | $730.5015 | $730.52 | $730.50 | $730.50 | |