| 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 | $17.27 | 6.127% | $18.3281 | $18.33 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.70 | 5.597% | $26.0825 | $26.08 | $26.10 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.54 | 5.717% | $175.0039 | $175.00 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.99 | 8.699% | $9.772 | $9.77 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.27 | 13.336% | $225.8446 | $225.84 | $225.85 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.64 | 13.722% | $132.6453 | $132.65 | $132.65 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.69 | 6.613% | $95.6212 | $95.62 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $622.10 | $683.2976 | $683.29 | $683.30 | $683.20 | |