| 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 | $16.77 | 8.732% | $18.2344 | $18.23 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.25 | 8.175% | $18.6602 | $18.66 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.73 | 12.245% | $208.4726 | $208.47 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.37 | 11.250% | $269.6366 | $269.64 | $269.65 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.84 | 9.838% | $274.4193 | $274.42 | $274.40 | $274.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.79 | 6.793% | $243.2638 | $243.26 | $243.25 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.91 | 11.275% | $86.6944 | $86.69 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.66 | $1,119.3813 | $1,119.37 | $1,119.35 | $1,119.40 | |