| 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 | $17.55 | 5.500% | $18.5153 | $18.52 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.72 | 7.655% | $202.09 | $202.09 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.38 | 6.494% | $192.0939 | $192.09 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.89 | 6.730% | $22.2959 | $22.30 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.31 | 6.242% | $125.6949 | $125.69 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.31 | 13.820% | $189.294 | $189.29 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.38 | 9.739% | $69.5526 | $69.55 | $69.55 | $69.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.54 | $819.5366 | $819.53 | $819.55 | $819.60 | |