| 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 | $16.92 | 9.486% | $18.525 | $18.53 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.66 | 13.808% | $49.6886 | $49.69 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.92 | 10.357% | $147.7901 | $147.79 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.75 | 8.623% | $184.3875 | $184.39 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.85 | 4.309% | $64.5151 | $64.52 | $64.50 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.38 | 7.391% | $147.5338 | $147.53 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.73 | 10.781% | $241.2035 | $241.20 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.21 | $853.6436 | $853.65 | $853.70 | $853.60 | |