| 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 | $19.26 | 6.223% | $20.4585 | $20.46 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.72 | 3.272% | $214.5166 | $214.52 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.57 | 12.814% | $48.0249 | $48.02 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.95 | 6.493% | $124.5436 | $124.54 | $124.55 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.87 | 10.830% | $151.693 | $151.69 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.88 | 13.444% | $272.1295 | $272.13 | $272.15 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.74 | 7.131% | $155.0614 | $155.06 | $155.05 | $155.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.99 | $986.4275 | $986.42 | $986.40 | $986.40 | |