| 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 | $116.28 | 3.405% | $120.2393 | $120.24 | $120.25 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.96 | 5.754% | $20.051 | $20.05 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.97 | 6.719% | $19.1774 | $19.18 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.53 | 12.156% | $120.6013 | $120.60 | $120.60 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.86 | 11.304% | $137.8611 | $137.86 | $137.85 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.89 | 9.478% | $37.1021 | $37.10 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.91 | 4.176% | $254.0957 | $254.10 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $662.40 | $709.1279 | $709.13 | $709.15 | $709.20 | |