| 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 | $17.25 | 5.554% | $18.2081 | $18.21 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.80 | 13.419% | $239.0873 | $239.09 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.96 | 9.708% | $265.4495 | $265.45 | $265.45 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.94 | 7.670% | $52.6937 | $52.69 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.27 | 10.123% | $244.7704 | $244.77 | $244.75 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.70 | 6.600% | $14.6042 | $14.60 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.42 | 12.659% | $95.1067 | $95.11 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.34 | $929.9199 | $929.92 | $929.90 | $929.90 | |