| 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 | 4.717% | $20.357 | $20.36 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.36 | 10.718% | $155.4038 | $155.40 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.64 | 4.626% | $213.0604 | $213.06 | $213.05 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.92 | 5.232% | $241.9494 | $241.95 | $241.95 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.39 | 7.372% | $259.1853 | $259.19 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.51 | 12.397% | $66.8875 | $66.89 | $66.90 | $66.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.43 | 5.873% | $180.4394 | $180.44 | $180.45 | $180.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.69 | $1,137.2828 | $1,137.29 | $1,137.30 | $1,137.30 | |