| 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 | $20.45 | 5.115% | $21.496 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.89 | 12.873% | $46.1538 | $46.15 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.33 | 4.153% | $253.4355 | $253.44 | $253.45 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.35 | 12.775% | $96.2535 | $96.25 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.61 | 11.125% | $88.4666 | $88.47 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.29 | 7.840% | $50.9975 | $51.00 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.61 | 11.480% | $195.77 | $195.77 | $195.75 | $195.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $692.53 | $752.5729 | $752.58 | $752.55 | $752.70 | |