| 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 | $16.30 | 13.189% | $18.4498 | $18.45 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.58 | 5.225% | $257.3593 | $257.36 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.94 | 8.271% | $143.9355 | $143.94 | $143.95 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.69 | 5.383% | $241.0004 | $241.00 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.46 | 10.439% | $89.9636 | $89.96 | $89.95 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.66 | 13.583% | $229.0515 | $229.05 | $229.05 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.75 | 12.823% | $226.4922 | $226.49 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.38 | $1,206.2523 | $1,206.25 | $1,206.25 | $1,206.30 | |