| 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 | $19.80 | 4.245% | $20.6405 | $20.64 | $20.65 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.34 | 5.723% | $168.459 | $168.46 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.47 | 4.804% | $194.38 | $194.38 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.54 | 6.110% | $55.7502 | $55.75 | $55.75 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.83 | 10.632% | $36.3205 | $36.32 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.49 | 6.123% | $229.7457 | $229.75 | $229.75 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.26 | 11.740% | $195.8355 | $195.84 | $195.85 | $195.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.73 | $901.1314 | $901.14 | $901.15 | $901.10 | |