| 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 | $17.85 | 12.634% | $20.1052 | $20.11 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.38 | 13.847% | $283.9116 | $283.91 | $283.90 | $283.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.65 | 4.612% | $255.9333 | $255.93 | $255.95 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.76 | 8.497% | $236.2631 | $236.26 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.96 | 8.587% | $39.0479 | $39.05 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.71 | 3.715% | $35.9995 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.41 | 13.831% | $265.6929 | $265.69 | $265.70 | $265.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.72 | $1,136.9535 | $1,136.95 | $1,136.95 | $1,136.90 | |