| 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 | $20.57 | 12.593% | $23.1604 | $23.16 | $23.15 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.43 | 5.286% | $172.0689 | $172.07 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.38 | 4.801% | $198.4721 | $198.47 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.50 | 3.845% | $39.9803 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.25 | 5.735% | $121.8596 | $121.86 | $121.85 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.72 | 11.845% | $194.2971 | $194.30 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.52 | 4.229% | $26.5992 | $26.60 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.37 | $776.4376 | $776.44 | $776.40 | $776.60 | |