| 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 | $17.31 | 5.231% | $18.2155 | $18.22 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.68 | 9.621% | $229.8533 | $229.85 | $229.85 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.89 | 8.845% | $213.2165 | $213.22 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.44 | 11.454% | $266.8655 | $266.87 | $266.85 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.79 | 6.664% | $225.9037 | $225.90 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.80 | 12.836% | $51.6789 | $51.68 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.74 | 4.204% | $171.6657 | $171.67 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.65 | $1,177.3991 | $1,177.41 | $1,177.35 | $1,177.50 | |