| 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 | $17.80 | 8.220% | $19.2632 | $19.26 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.74 | 10.309% | $168.486 | $168.49 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.95 | 7.276% | $261.6998 | $261.70 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.53 | 13.821% | $211.1721 | $211.17 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.33 | 6.645% | $244.569 | $244.57 | $244.55 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.35 | 13.681% | $240.2648 | $240.26 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.90 | 6.308% | $150.8511 | $150.85 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.60 | $1,296.3060 | $1,296.30 | $1,296.25 | $1,296.50 | |