| 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 | $16.50 | 9.809% | $18.1185 | $18.12 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.35 | 12.860% | $74.8826 | $74.88 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.66 | 5.547% | $39.749 | $39.75 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.84 | 10.315% | $220.4535 | $220.45 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.40 | 6.405% | $11.0661 | $11.07 | $11.05 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.56 | 9.821% | $219.1588 | $219.16 | $219.15 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.67 | 4.104% | $181.8385 | $181.84 | $181.85 | $181.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $704.98 | $765.2670 | $765.27 | $765.25 | $765.30 | |