| 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 | $20.58 | 11.828% | $23.0142 | $23.01 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.76 | 7.699% | $78.3618 | $78.36 | $78.35 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.74 | 7.658% | $174.126 | $174.13 | $174.15 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.30 | 13.727% | $79.9501 | $79.95 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.71 | 4.703% | $261.4539 | $261.45 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.34 | 5.573% | $11.972 | $11.97 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.54 | 9.630% | $218.7557 | $218.76 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.97 | $847.6337 | $847.63 | $847.60 | $847.80 | |