| 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 | $18.30 | 11.837% | $20.4662 | $20.47 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.66 | 7.247% | $178.7379 | $178.74 | $178.75 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.62 | 3.434% | $163.0327 | $163.03 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.28 | 8.254% | $23.0365 | $23.04 | $23.05 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.52 | 6.288% | $248.2037 | $248.20 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.59 | 5.844% | $247.241 | $247.24 | $247.25 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.44 | 13.484% | $218.3886 | $218.39 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.41 | $1,099.1066 | $1,099.11 | $1,099.15 | $1,099.00 | |