| 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 | $18.75 | 8.200% | $20.2875 | $20.29 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.36 | 12.705% | $273.1518 | $273.15 | $273.15 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.86 | 10.516% | $256.2424 | $256.24 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.49 | 8.656% | $117.8809 | $117.88 | $117.90 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.59 | 11.418% | $60.8231 | $60.82 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.82 | 3.355% | $87.6657 | $87.67 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.57 | 9.255% | $23.5663 | $23.57 | $23.55 | $23.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.44 | $839.6177 | $839.62 | $839.60 | $839.70 | |