| 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 | $17.63 | 5.318% | $18.5676 | $18.57 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.34 | 8.321% | $162.8498 | $162.85 | $162.85 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.36 | 9.233% | $197.0126 | $197.01 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.25 | 10.585% | $236.9284 | $236.93 | $236.95 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.70 | 9.187% | $111.0432 | $111.04 | $111.05 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.55 | 7.152% | $161.3173 | $161.32 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.44 | 9.706% | $81.6651 | $81.67 | $81.65 | $81.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.27 | $969.3840 | $969.39 | $969.35 | $969.30 | |