| 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 | $16.88 | 6.573% | $17.9895 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.71 | 13.306% | $58.5905 | $58.59 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.77 | 10.388% | $270.1967 | $270.20 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.81 | 4.718% | $235.4165 | $235.42 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.96 | 8.871% | $179.5936 | $179.59 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.29 | 11.670% | $228.1306 | $228.13 | $228.15 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.84 | 7.872% | $266.2712 | $266.27 | $266.25 | $266.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.26 | $1,256.1886 | $1,256.19 | $1,256.20 | $1,256.20 | |