| 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 | $19.85 | 5.557% | $20.9531 | $20.95 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.81 | 4.167% | $58.1356 | $58.14 | $58.15 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.74 | 8.568% | $84.4008 | $84.40 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.35 | 9.242% | $33.1549 | $33.15 | $33.15 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.28 | 5.753% | $257.2759 | $257.28 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.69 | 12.507% | $203.2889 | $203.29 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.95 | 8.404% | $156.0476 | $156.05 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $751.67 | $813.2568 | $813.26 | $813.30 | $813.30 | |