| 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 | $18.32 | 5.860% | $19.3936 | $19.39 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.89 | 7.585% | $22.4745 | $22.47 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.98 | 6.164% | $58.369 | $58.37 | $58.35 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.38 | 6.685% | $253.2489 | $253.25 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.36 | 11.549% | $224.6151 | $224.62 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.46 | 5.610% | $184.2472 | $184.25 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.25 | 4.375% | $94.1984 | $94.20 | $94.20 | $94.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.64 | $856.5467 | $856.55 | $856.50 | $856.50 | |