| 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 | $18.33 | 8.436% | $19.8763 | $19.88 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.36 | 9.731% | $170.4781 | $170.48 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.90 | 4.865% | $251.5711 | $251.57 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.79 | 8.183% | $71.1736 | $71.17 | $71.15 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.77 | 5.169% | $196.4241 | $196.42 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.26 | 3.635% | $202.3577 | $202.36 | $202.35 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.53 | 12.510% | $226.7414 | $226.74 | $226.75 | $226.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.94 | $1,138.6223 | $1,138.62 | $1,138.60 | $1,138.70 | |