| 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 | $17.86 | 5.656% | $18.8702 | $18.87 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.72 | 13.452% | $31.4489 | $31.45 | $31.45 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.74 | 5.867% | $116.1784 | $116.18 | $116.20 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.93 | 6.367% | $260.5247 | $260.52 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.61 | 4.132% | $117.263 | $117.26 | $117.25 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.32 | 9.432% | $173.2527 | $173.25 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.58 | 3.128% | $5.7545 | $5.75 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $676.76 | $723.2924 | $723.28 | $723.25 | $723.40 | |