| 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 | $17.96 | 13.335% | $20.355 | $20.36 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.44 | 11.709% | $39.5897 | $39.59 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.59 | 7.244% | $189.3822 | $189.38 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.44 | 12.378% | $20.7225 | $20.72 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.37 | 8.423% | $122.9192 | $122.92 | $122.90 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.30 | 5.421% | $81.4904 | $81.49 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.66 | 3.727% | $114.7843 | $114.78 | $114.80 | $114.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.76 | $589.2433 | $589.24 | $589.25 | $589.30 | |