| 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 | $16.63 | 10.527% | $18.3806 | $18.38 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.93 | 10.525% | $73.9744 | $73.97 | $73.95 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.38 | 10.717% | $158.746 | $158.75 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.70 | 13.409% | $12.1348 | $12.13 | $12.15 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.31 | 11.767% | $218.2921 | $218.29 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.77 | 11.374% | $156.7812 | $156.78 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.78 | 11.643% | $278.8619 | $278.86 | $278.85 | $278.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.50 | $917.1710 | $917.16 | $917.20 | $917.20 | |