| 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 | $17.75 | 3.539% | $18.3782 | $18.38 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.85 | 10.448% | $31.8642 | $31.86 | $31.85 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.49 | 9.739% | $36.7516 | $36.75 | $36.75 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.31 | 13.137% | $60.3133 | $60.31 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.98 | 4.115% | $36.4194 | $36.42 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.49 | 4.154% | $36.9643 | $36.96 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.83 | 10.739% | $141.5577 | $141.56 | $141.55 | $141.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $331.70 | $362.2487 | $362.24 | $362.20 | $362.40 | |