| 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 | $17.70 | 5.863% | $18.7378 | $18.74 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.69 | 6.339% | $63.4737 | $63.47 | $63.45 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.69 | 9.195% | $28.0522 | $28.05 | $28.05 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.52 | 12.318% | $208.3724 | $208.37 | $208.35 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.95 | 7.585% | $152.7169 | $152.72 | $152.70 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.95 | 6.815% | $75.7852 | $75.79 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.93 | 12.243% | $145.8373 | $145.84 | $145.85 | $145.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $631.43 | $692.9755 | $692.98 | $692.95 | $693.00 | |