| 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 | $17.74 | 6.362% | $18.8686 | $18.87 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.80 | 11.529% | $163.7246 | $163.72 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.65 | 6.412% | $82.6289 | $82.63 | $82.65 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.58 | 13.507% | $149.3525 | $149.35 | $149.35 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.86 | 13.695% | $80.5643 | $80.56 | $80.55 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.79 | 9.402% | $110.2663 | $110.27 | $110.25 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.53 | 7.453% | $115.5442 | $115.54 | $115.55 | $115.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $652.95 | $720.9494 | $720.94 | $720.90 | $721.00 | |