| 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 | $17.76 | 12.857% | $20.0434 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.56 | 9.525% | $53.1853 | $53.19 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.38 | 4.392% | $120.4475 | $120.45 | $120.45 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.53 | 6.572% | $255.2719 | $255.27 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.99 | 13.847% | $227.6826 | $227.68 | $227.70 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.67 | 3.508% | $102.1313 | $102.13 | $102.15 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.39 | 11.733% | $103.2301 | $103.23 | $103.25 | $103.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.28 | $881.9921 | $881.99 | $882.05 | $881.90 | |