| 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 | $38.57 | 5.570% | $40.7183 | $40.72 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.31 | 12.328% | $58.7588 | $58.76 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.87 | 12.434% | $170.7535 | $170.75 | $170.75 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.78 | 5.523% | $124.285 | $124.29 | $124.30 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.97 | 9.293% | $198.8805 | $198.88 | $198.90 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.38 | 3.178% | $18.9641 | $18.96 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.44 | 9.601% | $81.587 | $81.59 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.32 | $693.9472 | $693.95 | $693.95 | $694.10 | |