| 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 | $17.29 | 8.453% | $18.7515 | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.71 | 6.855% | $118.2992 | $118.30 | $118.30 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.53 | 13.130% | $31.1447 | $31.14 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.93 | 5.525% | $199.3684 | $199.37 | $199.35 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.36 | 12.534% | $198.465 | $198.47 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.29 | 8.733% | $146.0175 | $146.02 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.36 | 11.249% | $254.0482 | $254.05 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.47 | $966.0945 | $966.10 | $966.05 | $966.10 | |