| 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 | $19.71 | 5.251% | $20.745 | $20.75 | $20.75 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.44 | 5.159% | $159.2528 | $159.25 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.35 | 11.521% | $22.6945 | $22.69 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.41 | 11.185% | $71.6143 | $71.61 | $71.60 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.53 | 5.425% | $130.2315 | $130.23 | $130.25 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.63 | 13.500% | $265.1701 | $265.17 | $265.15 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.48 | 4.648% | $187.8222 | $187.82 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.55 | $857.5304 | $857.52 | $857.50 | $857.50 | |