| 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 | $17.55 | 4.730% | $18.3801 | $18.38 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.47 | 6.497% | $148.5314 | $148.53 | $148.55 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.42 | 6.301% | $148.2049 | $148.20 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.28 | 9.180% | $143.3315 | $143.33 | $143.35 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.93 | 9.820% | $75.6989 | $75.70 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.45 | 5.580% | $78.6043 | $78.60 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.71 | 13.277% | $35.9201 | $35.92 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $602.81 | $648.6712 | $648.66 | $648.70 | $648.60 | |