| 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 | $16.66 | 8.567% | $18.0873 | $18.09 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.44 | 6.739% | $48.5022 | $48.50 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.91 | 13.570% | $222.495 | $222.50 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.37 | 10.358% | $44.5515 | $44.55 | $44.55 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.65 | 11.516% | $209.2598 | $209.26 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.47 | 4.558% | $245.1571 | $245.16 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.94 | 7.772% | $160.5156 | $160.52 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.44 | $948.5685 | $948.58 | $948.55 | $948.70 | |