| 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 | 4.195% | $18.0362 | $18.04 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.66 | 3.446% | $80.3362 | $80.34 | $80.35 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.61 | 6.799% | $57.2549 | $57.25 | $57.25 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.73 | 3.733% | $172.954 | $172.95 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.52 | 3.374% | $63.5957 | $63.60 | $63.60 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.26 | 6.584% | $231.5644 | $231.56 | $231.55 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.66 | 9.117% | $48.7317 | $48.73 | $48.75 | $48.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.75 | $672.4731 | $672.47 | $672.50 | $672.50 | |