| 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 | $20.75 | 5.248% | $21.839 | $21.84 | $21.85 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.78 | 10.240% | $134.2503 | $134.25 | $134.25 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.56 | 11.841% | $150.4932 | $150.49 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.25 | 13.127% | $276.3127 | $276.31 | $276.30 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.70 | 10.618% | $238.603 | $238.60 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.75 | 3.329% | $204.3331 | $204.33 | $204.35 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.68 | 8.214% | $262.6137 | $262.61 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.47 | $1,288.4450 | $1,288.43 | $1,288.45 | $1,288.40 | |