| 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 | $7.47 | 6.340% | $7.9436 | $7.94 | $7.95 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.74 | 6.616% | $95.6772 | $95.68 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.30 | 3.505% | $19.9765 | $19.98 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.74 | 5.383% | $123.0241 | $123.02 | $123.00 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.32 | 5.500% | $105.8376 | $105.84 | $105.85 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.87 | 5.430% | $10.4059 | $10.41 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.73 | 12.641% | $217.093 | $217.09 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $536.17 | $579.9579 | $579.96 | $580.00 | $579.90 | |