| 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 | $16.60 | 10.794% | $18.3918 | $18.39 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.43 | 13.230% | $272.2389 | $272.24 | $272.25 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.91 | 12.809% | $101.4266 | $101.43 | $101.45 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.74 | 13.312% | $86.9556 | $86.96 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.95 | 8.791% | $214.2639 | $214.26 | $214.25 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.27 | 7.337% | $245.0182 | $245.02 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.78 | 9.607% | $217.8768 | $217.88 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.68 | $1,156.1718 | $1,156.18 | $1,156.20 | $1,156.20 | |