| 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 | $20.33 | 7.563% | $21.8676 | $21.87 | $21.85 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.87 | 8.360% | $72.4603 | $72.46 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.58 | 4.693% | $36.2028 | $36.20 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.29 | 6.242% | $149.0469 | $149.05 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.48 | 8.536% | $169.8371 | $169.84 | $169.85 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.78 | 8.368% | $226.2507 | $226.25 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.48 | 11.337% | $84.0372 | $84.04 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $702.81 | $759.7026 | $759.71 | $759.70 | $759.70 | |