| 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 | $20.75 | 4.713% | $21.7279 | $21.73 | $21.75 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.88 | 13.840% | $62.4754 | $62.48 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.73 | 13.261% | $60.8551 | $60.86 | $60.85 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.50 | 13.658% | $35.8023 | $35.80 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.98 | 3.817% | $106.9107 | $106.91 | $106.90 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.74 | 6.396% | $265.7134 | $265.71 | $265.70 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.87 | 10.809% | $239.2034 | $239.20 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.45 | $792.6882 | $792.69 | $792.70 | $792.70 | |