| 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 | $19.50 | 6.519% | $20.7712 | $20.77 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.74 | 8.625% | $80.1001 | $80.10 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.71 | 11.780% | $243.3562 | $243.36 | $243.35 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.91 | 3.559% | $103.4658 | $103.47 | $103.45 | $103.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.75 | 8.735% | $44.3095 | $44.31 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.82 | 3.145% | $34.8836 | $34.88 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.82 | 12.525% | $205.7182 | $205.72 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.25 | $732.6046 | $732.61 | $732.55 | $732.70 | |