| 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 | $17.59 | 6.467% | $18.7275 | $18.73 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.55 | 8.516% | $249.0985 | $249.10 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.98 | 5.197% | $208.269 | $208.27 | $208.25 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.70 | 5.465% | $252.7996 | $252.80 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.50 | 11.623% | $259.5235 | $259.52 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.37 | 7.587% | $75.709 | $75.71 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.48 | 7.461% | $169.2296 | $169.23 | $169.25 | $169.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.17 | $1,233.3567 | $1,233.36 | $1,233.35 | $1,233.30 | |