| 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 | $17.88 | 4.752% | $18.7297 | $18.73 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.45 | 13.482% | $34.5553 | $34.56 | $34.55 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.80 | 5.379% | $201.0631 | $201.06 | $201.05 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.30 | 6.206% | $264.7716 | $264.77 | $264.75 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.36 | 11.135% | $175.9934 | $175.99 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.32 | 6.128% | $12.0137 | $12.01 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.42 | 13.468% | $158.1971 | $158.20 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.53 | $865.3239 | $865.32 | $865.30 | $865.40 | |