| 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 | $19.37 | 5.847% | $20.5026 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.68 | 12.736% | $95.4648 | $95.46 | $95.45 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.81 | 9.403% | $88.4086 | $88.41 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.40 | 3.842% | $161.3705 | $161.37 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.45 | 13.138% | $200.7634 | $200.76 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.61 | 3.499% | $132.0751 | $132.08 | $132.10 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.62 | 11.277% | $139.7862 | $139.79 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.94 | $838.3712 | $838.37 | $838.35 | $838.50 | |