| 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 | $19.51 | 9.727% | $21.4077 | $21.41 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.56 | 5.725% | $151.7788 | $151.78 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.27 | 3.499% | $241.4321 | $241.43 | $241.45 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.61 | 4.371% | $202.0727 | $202.07 | $202.05 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.66 | 8.499% | $192.7593 | $192.76 | $192.75 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.36 | 12.835% | $80.5191 | $80.52 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.48 | 8.564% | $217.6491 | $217.65 | $217.65 | $217.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.45 | $1,107.6188 | $1,107.62 | $1,107.60 | $1,107.60 | |