| 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 | $17.93 | 4.747% | $18.7811 | $18.78 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.71 | 11.242% | $6.3519 | $6.35 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.46 | 5.773% | $120.01 | $120.01 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.91 | 4.787% | $116.2193 | $116.22 | $116.20 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.88 | 8.585% | $100.8537 | $100.85 | $100.85 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.56 | 11.767% | $138.0993 | $138.10 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.31 | 12.525% | $246.7786 | $246.78 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $683.76 | $747.0939 | $747.09 | $747.10 | $747.20 | |