| 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 | $19.48 | 4.476% | $20.3519 | $20.35 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.38 | 12.821% | $160.6345 | $160.63 | $160.65 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.42 | 12.402% | $257.8727 | $257.87 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.50 | 12.820% | $269.0757 | $269.08 | $269.10 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.50 | 10.425% | $141.8961 | $141.90 | $141.90 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.51 | 6.223% | $197.0543 | $197.05 | $197.05 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.99 | 5.553% | $125.5975 | $125.60 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.78 | $1,172.4827 | $1,172.48 | $1,172.50 | $1,172.60 | |