| 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 | $17.35 | 5.382% | $18.2838 | $18.28 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.29 | 5.722% | $165.2329 | $165.23 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.80 | 6.838% | $9.4017 | $9.40 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.34 | 4.830% | $51.7231 | $51.72 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.53 | 6.222% | $261.8691 | $261.87 | $261.85 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.41 | 9.290% | $190.6127 | $190.61 | $190.60 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.55 | 10.719% | $11.6809 | $11.68 | $11.70 | $11.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $663.27 | $708.8042 | $708.79 | $708.80 | $708.80 | |