| 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 | $18.87 | 8.398% | $20.4547 | $20.45 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.75 | 4.528% | $8.1009 | $8.10 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.62 | 8.127% | $175.8361 | $175.84 | $175.85 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.46 | 10.487% | $114.3099 | $114.31 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.77 | 9.657% | $158.7504 | $158.75 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.25 | 3.163% | $44.618 | $44.62 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.27 | 12.210% | $27.2334 | $27.23 | $27.25 | $27.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $504.99 | $549.3034 | $549.30 | $549.30 | $549.30 | |