| 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 | $17.47 | 7.148% | $18.7188 | $18.72 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.91 | 10.639% | $190.1995 | $190.20 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.94 | 6.703% | $146.1191 | $146.12 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.31 | 7.467% | $263.6273 | $263.63 | $263.65 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.28 | 13.292% | $255.2242 | $255.22 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.37 | 5.664% | $131.4143 | $131.41 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.99 | 10.758% | $251.4096 | $251.41 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.27 | $1,256.7128 | $1,256.71 | $1,256.65 | $1,256.60 | |