| 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 | $17.28 | 6.857% | $18.4649 | $18.46 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.55 | 6.641% | $61.3719 | $61.37 | $61.35 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.33 | 6.740% | $115.6314 | $115.63 | $115.65 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.71 | 12.835% | $217.4443 | $217.44 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.86 | 5.122% | $206.9432 | $206.94 | $206.95 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.58 | 6.364% | $218.6631 | $218.66 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.59 | 6.576% | $9.1549 | $9.15 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.90 | $847.6737 | $847.65 | $847.65 | $847.70 | |