| 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 | $18.75 | 6.783% | $20.0218 | $20.02 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.53 | 4.370% | $144.5838 | $144.58 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.52 | 8.654% | $154.8537 | $154.85 | $154.85 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.51 | 6.801% | $166.0862 | $166.09 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.77 | 12.177% | $148.9374 | $148.94 | $148.95 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.47 | 10.513% | $192.812 | $192.81 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.74 | 7.375% | $124.2758 | $124.28 | $124.30 | $124.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.29 | $951.5707 | $951.57 | $951.60 | $951.60 | |