| 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 | $16.26 | 13.620% | $18.4746 | $18.47 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.80 | 6.119% | $17.828 | $17.83 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.60 | 4.324% | $95.5608 | $95.56 | $95.55 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.76 | 12.720% | $92.1599 | $92.16 | $92.15 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.47 | 8.586% | $155.7883 | $155.79 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.81 | 3.622% | $78.5558 | $78.56 | $78.55 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.85 | 6.821% | $267.9605 | $267.96 | $267.95 | $268.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $676.55 | $726.3279 | $726.33 | $726.30 | $726.50 | |