| 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 | $18.92 | 6.406% | $20.132 | $20.13 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.59 | 7.512% | $39.3386 | $39.34 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.28 | 3.226% | $214.9991 | $215.00 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.88 | 9.692% | $267.5168 | $267.52 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.60 | 5.242% | $18.5226 | $18.52 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.50 | 13.259% | $79.8476 | $79.85 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.82 | 13.791% | $115.862 | $115.86 | $115.85 | $115.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $697.59 | $756.2187 | $756.22 | $756.20 | $756.10 | |