| 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 | $19.66 | 5.349% | $20.7116 | $20.71 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.88 | 5.203% | $68.2557 | $68.26 | $68.25 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.43 | 9.838% | $18.0464 | $18.05 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.38 | 9.480% | $171.2048 | $171.20 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.54 | 5.625% | $32.2579 | $32.26 | $32.25 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.58 | 12.691% | $47.9838 | $47.98 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.74 | 11.170% | $157.5724 | $157.57 | $157.55 | $157.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $472.21 | $516.0326 | $516.03 | $516.00 | $516.10 | |