| 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 | $18.97 | 9.362% | $20.746 | $20.75 | $20.75 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.97 | 8.794% | $43.485 | $43.49 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.50 | 5.797% | $160.2825 | $160.28 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.46 | 8.614% | $8.1026 | $8.10 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.39 | 13.639% | $65.2174 | $65.22 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.87 | 7.558% | $256.9238 | $256.92 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.42 | 13.655% | $26.618 | $26.62 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.58 | $581.3753 | $581.38 | $581.35 | $581.30 | |