| 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 | $16.95 | 10.504% | $18.7304 | $18.73 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.85 | 10.790% | $17.5602 | $17.56 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.34 | 8.300% | $167.1502 | $167.15 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.87 | 12.758% | $205.073 | $205.07 | $205.05 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.90 | 8.392% | $129.962 | $129.96 | $129.95 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.56 | 6.544% | $138.0384 | $138.04 | $138.05 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.76 | 7.584% | $89.0365 | $89.04 | $89.05 | $89.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $701.23 | $765.5507 | $765.55 | $765.55 | $765.60 | |