| 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 | $18.96 | 10.591% | $20.9681 | $20.97 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.50 | 5.522% | $79.6691 | $79.67 | $79.65 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.59 | 7.528% | $147.9478 | $147.95 | $147.95 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.81 | 13.187% | $85.8071 | $85.81 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.29 | 6.264% | $262.7802 | $262.78 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.48 | 12.392% | $247.8019 | $247.80 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.89 | 12.180% | $151.3196 | $151.32 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.52 | $996.2938 | $996.30 | $996.25 | $996.30 | |