| 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 | $16.60 | 13.623% | $18.8614 | $18.86 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.53 | 12.599% | $273.0864 | $273.09 | $273.10 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.69 | 6.104% | $212.9401 | $212.94 | $212.95 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.40 | 9.538% | $193.225 | $193.23 | $193.25 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.57 | 11.684% | $201.6678 | $201.67 | $201.65 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.42 | 6.859% | $151.12 | $151.12 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.95 | 8.728% | $240.2345 | $240.23 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.16 | $1,291.1352 | $1,291.14 | $1,291.15 | $1,291.10 | |