| 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 | $16.84 | 12.836% | $19.0016 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.99 | 7.326% | $6.4288 | $6.43 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.74 | 9.847% | $160.091 | $160.09 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.46 | 5.447% | $227.1961 | $227.20 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.67 | 6.685% | $56.191 | $56.19 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.27 | 12.496% | $272.5441 | $272.54 | $272.55 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.86 | 4.184% | $260.3141 | $260.31 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.83 | $1,001.7667 | $1,001.76 | $1,001.80 | $1,001.70 | |