| 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 | $20.25 | 9.495% | $22.1727 | $22.17 | $22.15 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.46 | 11.294% | $147.42 | $147.42 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.39 | 13.270% | $57.0768 | $57.08 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.85 | 13.863% | $21.4632 | $21.46 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.58 | 9.365% | $142.8088 | $142.81 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.90 | 6.259% | $185.847 | $185.85 | $185.85 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.49 | 3.311% | $139.9761 | $139.98 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $662.92 | $716.7646 | $716.77 | $716.75 | $716.80 | |