| 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 | $19.44 | 5.820% | $20.5714 | $20.57 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.94 | 5.374% | $66.3224 | $66.32 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.42 | 8.287% | $141.2279 | $141.23 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.67 | 5.514% | $107.2761 | $107.28 | $107.30 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.84 | 9.575% | $48.0377 | $48.04 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.54 | 3.624% | $238.8948 | $238.89 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.41 | 10.193% | $229.6532 | $229.65 | $229.65 | $229.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.26 | $851.9835 | $851.98 | $852.00 | $852.00 | |