| 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 | $19.95 | 7.567% | $21.4596 | $21.46 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.62 | 7.421% | $215.508 | $215.51 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.96 | 9.791% | $144.8802 | $144.88 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.36 | 4.112% | $14.9505 | $14.95 | $14.95 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.89 | 4.120% | $7.1739 | $7.17 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.37 | 10.456% | $205.8568 | $205.86 | $205.85 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.38 | 8.543% | $194.7044 | $194.70 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.53 | $804.5334 | $804.53 | $804.50 | $804.70 | |