| 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 | $16.50 | 8.846% | $17.9596 | $17.96 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.56 | 13.303% | $173.9881 | $173.99 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.72 | 5.248% | $137.5802 | $137.58 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.55 | 5.715% | $52.3818 | $52.38 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.29 | 12.849% | $43.2099 | $43.21 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.87 | 12.166% | $80.6137 | $80.61 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.68 | 6.267% | $219.6326 | $219.63 | $219.65 | $219.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $667.17 | $725.3659 | $725.36 | $725.40 | $725.40 | |