| 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 | $16.99 | 8.770% | $18.48 | $18.48 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.96 | 10.489% | $138.0671 | $138.07 | $138.05 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.72 | 12.848% | $62.8789 | $62.88 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.67 | 7.722% | $129.9881 | $129.99 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.41 | 10.279% | $275.0469 | $275.05 | $275.05 | $275.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.96 | 12.754% | $89.0306 | $89.03 | $89.05 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.74 | 12.158% | $240.8481 | $240.85 | $240.85 | $240.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.45 | $954.3397 | $954.35 | $954.40 | $954.30 | |