| 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 | $19.55 | 7.205% | $20.9586 | $20.96 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.80 | 8.776% | $32.4152 | $32.42 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.78 | 8.786% | $251.0563 | $251.06 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.49 | 9.110% | $21.2655 | $21.27 | $21.25 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.38 | 13.687% | $275.5546 | $275.55 | $275.55 | $275.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.58 | 13.575% | $124.4555 | $124.46 | $124.45 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.89 | 12.664% | $136.1995 | $136.20 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.47 | $861.9052 | $861.92 | $861.85 | $862.10 | |