| 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 | $18.84 | 7.359% | $20.2264 | $20.23 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.49 | 6.355% | $41.9996 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.74 | 3.616% | $123.0336 | $123.03 | $123.05 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.70 | 9.701% | $182.8716 | $182.87 | $182.85 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.73 | 3.330% | $95.8179 | $95.82 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.69 | 3.760% | $124.1903 | $124.19 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.72 | 12.530% | $142.598 | $142.60 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $682.91 | $730.7374 | $730.74 | $730.75 | $730.70 | |