| 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 | 9.837% | $21.9125 | $21.91 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.29 | 3.318% | $73.6554 | $73.66 | $73.65 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.62 | 5.278% | $118.5641 | $118.56 | $118.55 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.79 | 11.874% | $247.0066 | $247.01 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.34 | 6.306% | $200.2167 | $200.22 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.33 | 3.405% | $117.1889 | $117.19 | $117.20 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.60 | 7.684% | $260.1645 | $260.16 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.92 | $1,038.7087 | $1,038.71 | $1,038.65 | $1,038.80 | |