| 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 | $18.29 | 6.712% | $19.5176 | $19.52 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.38 | 10.290% | $172.4715 | $172.47 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.57 | 7.201% | $220.3731 | $220.37 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.80 | 12.396% | $234.6828 | $234.68 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.68 | 5.536% | $174.852 | $174.85 | $174.85 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.89 | 10.485% | $8.7173 | $8.72 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.31 | 5.393% | $47.7536 | $47.75 | $47.75 | $47.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.92 | $878.3679 | $878.36 | $878.30 | $878.50 | |