| 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 | $18.67 | 8.729% | $20.2997 | $20.30 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.40 | 10.650% | $34.7441 | $34.74 | $34.75 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.36 | 6.824% | $202.2819 | $202.28 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.76 | 10.343% | $250.2138 | $250.21 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.42 | 12.302% | $109.4046 | $109.40 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.89 | 8.244% | $187.1431 | $187.14 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.83 | 7.548% | $112.7426 | $112.74 | $112.75 | $112.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.33 | $916.8298 | $916.81 | $916.85 | $916.70 | |