| 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 | $16.88 | 6.859% | $18.0378 | $18.04 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.36 | 4.451% | $11.8656 | $11.87 | $11.85 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.99 | 12.662% | $64.2061 | $64.21 | $64.20 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.48 | 11.126% | $102.7693 | $102.77 | $102.75 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.65 | 4.828% | $23.7435 | $23.74 | $23.75 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.81 | 9.357% | $190.0734 | $190.07 | $190.05 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.93 | 7.699% | $147.4722 | $147.47 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $511.10 | $558.1679 | $558.17 | $558.10 | $558.20 | |