| 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 | $17.73 | 12.574% | $19.9594 | $19.96 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.50 | 5.651% | $136.818 | $136.82 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.56 | 12.729% | $228.3439 | $228.34 | $228.35 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.89 | 13.634% | $223.734 | $223.73 | $223.75 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.92 | 6.665% | $7.3812 | $7.38 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.27 | 3.444% | $29.2436 | $29.24 | $29.25 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.61 | 11.697% | $245.2978 | $245.30 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.48 | $890.7779 | $890.77 | $890.80 | $890.70 | |