| 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 | 8.549% | $18.3231 | $18.32 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.31 | 10.847% | $30.2723 | $30.27 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.98 | 5.513% | $66.4521 | $66.45 | $66.45 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.30 | 13.276% | $264.2729 | $264.27 | $264.25 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.96 | 7.691% | $75.3406 | $75.34 | $75.35 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.48 | 9.112% | $9.2527 | $9.25 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.48 | 7.806% | $141.7433 | $141.74 | $141.75 | $141.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.39 | $605.6570 | $605.64 | $605.60 | $605.70 | |