| 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 | $16.84 | 8.373% | $18.25 | $18.25 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.65 | 5.216% | $17.5185 | $17.52 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.60 | 11.214% | $147.4698 | $147.47 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.38 | 4.255% | $97.3533 | $97.35 | $97.35 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.84 | 6.370% | $81.7347 | $81.73 | $81.75 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.52 | 13.586% | $91.4594 | $91.46 | $91.45 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.32 | 4.376% | $232.0487 | $232.05 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.15 | $685.8344 | $685.83 | $685.80 | $685.90 | |