| 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 | $16.88 | 6.583% | $17.9912 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.77 | 4.572% | $118.9716 | $118.97 | $118.95 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.39 | 12.662% | $105.215 | $105.22 | $105.20 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.55 | 11.318% | $115.2698 | $115.27 | $115.25 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.81 | 12.799% | $241.1755 | $241.18 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.38 | 5.535% | $191.4194 | $191.42 | $191.40 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.80 | 13.699% | $178.28 | $178.28 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.58 | $968.3225 | $968.33 | $968.30 | $968.40 | |