| 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 | $18.30 | 13.772% | $20.8203 | $20.82 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.73 | 3.388% | $28.6695 | $28.67 | $28.65 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.46 | 12.443% | $36.499 | $36.50 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.77 | 8.500% | $75.7005 | $75.70 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.85 | 5.103% | $181.6705 | $181.67 | $181.65 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.68 | 6.837% | $111.837 | $111.84 | $111.85 | $111.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.84 | 10.640% | $237.699 | $237.70 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.63 | $692.8958 | $692.90 | $692.85 | $692.90 | |