| 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 | $17.58 | 6.753% | $18.7672 | $18.77 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.59 | 13.784% | $142.9013 | $142.90 | $142.90 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.63 | 3.165% | $47.0742 | $47.07 | $47.05 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.25 | 9.749% | $74.9037 | $74.90 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.94 | 13.412% | $250.5725 | $250.57 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.67 | 5.235% | $180.6569 | $180.66 | $180.65 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.39 | 4.805% | $242.5083 | $242.51 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.05 | $957.3841 | $957.38 | $957.30 | $957.50 | |