| 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 | $16.67 | 12.443% | $18.7442 | $18.74 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.82 | 5.206% | $251.253 | $251.25 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.34 | 8.309% | $7.9499 | $7.95 | $7.95 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.72 | 3.209% | $166.9096 | $166.91 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.47 | 8.819% | $42.9509 | $42.95 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.98 | 13.620% | $40.8805 | $40.88 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.84 | 3.713% | $9.1682 | $9.17 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $508.84 | $537.8563 | $537.85 | $537.85 | $537.90 | |