| 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 | $22.47 | 3.175% | $23.1834 | $23.18 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.65 | 5.766% | $80.012 | $80.01 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.42 | 12.710% | $218.0037 | $218.00 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.76 | 12.456% | $42.4634 | $42.46 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.45 | 5.776% | $252.2229 | $252.22 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.73 | 8.474% | $266.5532 | $266.55 | $266.55 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.94 | 6.604% | $256.8517 | $256.85 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.42 | $1,139.2903 | $1,139.27 | $1,139.25 | $1,139.40 | |