| 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 | $17.71 | 9.859% | $19.456 | $19.46 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.93 | 9.798% | $211.8333 | $211.83 | $211.85 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.85 | 11.205% | $75.4526 | $75.45 | $75.45 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.91 | 8.435% | $247.1342 | $247.13 | $247.15 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.65 | 3.369% | $204.3088 | $204.31 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.94 | 7.826% | $173.5352 | $173.54 | $173.55 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.71 | 5.166% | $146.9274 | $146.93 | $146.95 | $146.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.70 | $1,078.6475 | $1,078.65 | $1,078.70 | $1,078.60 | |