| 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 | $16.80 | 9.870% | $18.4582 | $18.46 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.69 | 13.411% | $283.1759 | $283.18 | $283.20 | $283.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.83 | 11.632% | $257.6801 | $257.68 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.71 | 9.644% | $150.9908 | $150.99 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.95 | 6.413% | $114.8728 | $114.87 | $114.85 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.26 | 6.511% | $39.686 | $39.69 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.25 | 12.361% | $176.6877 | $176.69 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.49 | $1,041.5515 | $1,041.56 | $1,041.60 | $1,041.70 | |