| 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 | $19.44 | 5.670% | $20.5422 | $20.54 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.80 | 9.702% | $172.0127 | $172.01 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.96 | 11.432% | $16.6702 | $16.67 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.74 | 5.113% | $259.3558 | $259.36 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.42 | 12.253% | $59.9656 | $59.97 | $59.95 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.55 | 5.816% | $41.8502 | $41.85 | $41.85 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.42 | 4.499% | $164.5023 | $164.50 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $688.33 | $734.8990 | $734.90 | $734.85 | $735.00 | |