| 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 | $17.25 | 12.300% | $19.3718 | $19.37 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.61 | 5.554% | $182.1968 | $182.20 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.78 | 9.296% | $16.1539 | $16.15 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.29 | 7.820% | $149.1043 | $149.10 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.97 | 9.467% | $186.0611 | $186.06 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.96 | 10.716% | $200.3517 | $200.35 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.31 | 8.745% | $5.7744 | $5.77 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $699.17 | $759.0140 | $759.00 | $758.95 | $759.20 | |