| 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 | $19.25 | 5.505% | $20.3097 | $20.31 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.94 | 12.143% | $97.4971 | $97.50 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.86 | 9.149% | $26.043 | $26.04 | $26.05 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.33 | 6.445% | $146.1809 | $146.18 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.45 | 7.528% | $110.1624 | $110.16 | $110.15 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.90 | 11.634% | $22.2152 | $22.22 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.99 | 10.373% | $161.1335 | $161.13 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $535.72 | $583.5418 | $583.54 | $583.55 | $583.50 | |