| 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 | 9.695% | $18.2862 | $18.29 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.31 | 8.129% | $67.3752 | $67.38 | $67.40 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.69 | 9.390% | $44.5108 | $44.51 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.62 | 13.734% | $171.3062 | $171.31 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.36 | 9.130% | $156.4488 | $156.45 | $156.45 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.74 | 4.560% | $15.4121 | $15.41 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.59 | 12.684% | $244.0623 | $244.06 | $244.05 | $244.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $644.98 | $717.4016 | $717.41 | $717.40 | $717.40 | |