| 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 | $17.55 | 13.513% | $19.9215 | $19.92 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.87 | 9.783% | $53.651 | $53.65 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.79 | 5.625% | $217.3657 | $217.37 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.48 | 4.197% | $33.8432 | $33.84 | $33.85 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.70 | 8.245% | $10.4998 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.38 | 3.144% | $215.9629 | $215.96 | $215.95 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.43 | 7.638% | $187.753 | $187.75 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $698.20 | $738.9971 | $738.99 | $738.95 | $739.10 | |