| 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 | $17.95 | 8.542% | $19.4833 | $19.48 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.80 | 12.732% | $8.7931 | $8.79 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.45 | 5.650% | $137.8204 | $137.82 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.46 | 11.184% | $11.6298 | $11.63 | $11.65 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.68 | 3.736% | $63.9844 | $63.98 | $64.00 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.90 | 7.716% | $32.2071 | $32.21 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.69 | 7.193% | $161.5291 | $161.53 | $161.55 | $161.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $408.93 | $435.4472 | $435.44 | $435.50 | $435.40 | |