| 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 | $20.95 | 4.326% | $21.8563 | $21.86 | $21.85 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.37 | 4.141% | $178.4664 | $178.47 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.64 | 5.536% | $170.5884 | $170.59 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.74 | 5.847% | $257.9915 | $257.99 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.78 | 8.489% | $240.6069 | $240.61 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.67 | 3.654% | $38.0099 | $38.01 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.43 | 10.307% | $149.3888 | $149.39 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.58 | $1,056.9082 | $1,056.92 | $1,056.90 | $1,057.00 | |