| 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 | $17.36 | 4.442% | $18.1311 | $18.13 | $18.15 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.54 | 3.658% | $91.7788 | $91.78 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.94 | 7.219% | $170.4139 | $170.41 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.27 | 10.182% | $238.2906 | $238.29 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.93 | 4.129% | $13.4639 | $13.46 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.91 | 10.512% | $272.8652 | $272.87 | $272.85 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.84 | 12.743% | $182.4633 | $182.46 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.79 | $987.4068 | $987.40 | $987.40 | $987.50 | |