| 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 | $16.62 | 12.215% | $18.6501 | $18.65 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.36 | 13.584% | $70.831 | $70.83 | $70.85 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.67 | 5.182% | $80.643 | $80.64 | $80.65 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.50 | 7.656% | $93.1224 | $93.12 | $93.10 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.45 | 10.657% | $37.0148 | $37.01 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.90 | 4.845% | $140.3875 | $140.39 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.27 | 12.867% | $258.7702 | $258.77 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.77 | $699.4190 | $699.41 | $699.40 | $699.40 | |