| 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 | $17.39 | 8.424% | $18.8549 | $18.85 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.66 | 8.817% | $110.6234 | $110.62 | $110.60 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.81 | 10.866% | $49.6791 | $49.68 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.58 | 3.312% | $201.0245 | $201.02 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.31 | 9.859% | $188.1995 | $188.20 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.98 | 7.341% | $232.9085 | $232.91 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.63 | 11.723% | $170.5228 | $170.52 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.36 | $971.8127 | $971.80 | $971.75 | $971.80 | |