| 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 | $20.57 | 12.589% | $23.1596 | $23.16 | $23.15 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.43 | 8.794% | $69.008 | $69.01 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.87 | 5.540% | $227.8292 | $227.83 | $227.85 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.28 | 4.271% | $100.3921 | $100.39 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.34 | 12.181% | $151.8258 | $151.83 | $151.85 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.42 | 4.455% | $5.6615 | $5.66 | $5.65 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.32 | 9.738% | $84.8494 | $84.85 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $614.23 | $662.7256 | $662.73 | $662.75 | $662.70 | |