| 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 | $19.85 | 3.209% | $20.487 | $20.49 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.57 | 12.830% | $83.009 | $83.01 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.46 | 5.104% | $165.4968 | $165.50 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.27 | 5.414% | $87.7782 | $87.78 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.54 | 12.305% | $81.466 | $81.47 | $81.45 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.90 | 11.757% | $262.5172 | $262.52 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.37 | 10.392% | $83.2025 | $83.20 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.96 | $783.9567 | $783.97 | $783.95 | $784.00 | |