| 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 | $16.38 | 13.390% | $18.5733 | $18.57 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.30 | 7.438% | $122.8016 | $122.80 | $122.80 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.90 | 3.440% | $147.8158 | $147.82 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.98 | 6.691% | $258.1709 | $258.17 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.42 | 12.785% | $130.1764 | $130.18 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.58 | 5.837% | $53.5324 | $53.53 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.44 | 3.858% | $52.386 | $52.39 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.00 | $783.4564 | $783.46 | $783.45 | $783.50 | |