| 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 | $16.92 | 12.224% | $18.9883 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.91 | 12.485% | $51.6419 | $51.64 | $51.65 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.42 | 9.331% | $186.3219 | $186.32 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.48 | 9.357% | $202.8354 | $202.84 | $202.85 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.60 | 11.870% | $243.4291 | $243.43 | $243.45 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.66 | 12.393% | $279.4764 | $279.48 | $279.50 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.76 | 12.684% | $25.6469 | $25.65 | $25.65 | $25.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.75 | $1,008.3399 | $1,008.35 | $1,008.40 | $1,008.20 | |