| 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 | $18.93 | 5.562% | $19.9829 | $19.98 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.38 | 3.750% | $171.5818 | $171.58 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.39 | 5.295% | $13.0461 | $13.05 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.68 | 5.441% | $117.7565 | $117.76 | $117.75 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.48 | 7.489% | $184.3221 | $184.32 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.43 | 6.148% | $145.8792 | $145.88 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.28 | 13.615% | $185.5106 | $185.51 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.57 | $838.0792 | $838.08 | $838.10 | $838.10 | |