| 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 | $17.98 | 7.170% | $19.2692 | $19.27 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.99 | 10.598% | $47.5461 | $47.55 | $47.55 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.84 | 11.459% | $78.9576 | $78.96 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.93 | 4.365% | $173.1728 | $173.17 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.25 | 10.626% | $95.4149 | $95.41 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.95 | 13.134% | $101.764 | $101.76 | $101.75 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.99 | 9.233% | $233.7477 | $233.75 | $233.75 | $233.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.93 | $749.8723 | $749.87 | $749.80 | $749.90 | |