| 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 | $17.68 | 5.584% | $18.6673 | $18.67 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.61 | 12.804% | $44.6817 | $44.68 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.74 | 8.851% | $99.8599 | $99.86 | $99.85 | $99.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.39 | 7.353% | $138.904 | $138.90 | $138.90 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.98 | 6.169% | $181.5278 | $181.53 | $181.55 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.62 | 13.445% | $240.0723 | $240.07 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.59 | 8.316% | $236.7679 | $236.77 | $236.75 | $236.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.61 | $960.4809 | $960.48 | $960.45 | $960.60 | |