| 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 | $17.38 | 6.848% | $18.5702 | $18.57 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.96 | 10.285% | $27.5271 | $27.53 | $27.55 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.62 | 13.118% | $142.0988 | $142.10 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.46 | 4.508% | $142.6116 | $142.61 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.94 | 7.440% | $124.5659 | $124.57 | $124.55 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.86 | 12.836% | $277.4186 | $277.42 | $277.40 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.41 | 12.477% | $214.1675 | $214.17 | $214.15 | $214.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $856.63 | $946.9597 | $946.97 | $946.90 | $947.00 | |