| 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 | $18.95 | 8.617% | $20.5829 | $20.58 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.30 | 13.517% | $136.561 | $136.56 | $136.55 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.93 | 8.144% | $228.1081 | $228.11 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.79 | 4.326% | $165.6593 | $165.66 | $165.65 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.30 | 4.447% | $248.8972 | $248.90 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.53 | 11.497% | $105.3981 | $105.40 | $105.40 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.60 | 5.813% | $223.9003 | $223.90 | $223.90 | $223.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.40 | $1,129.1069 | $1,129.11 | $1,129.10 | $1,129.20 | |