| 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 | $18.25 | 9.302% | $19.9476 | $19.95 | $19.95 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.73 | 7.412% | $227.4234 | $227.42 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.60 | 6.123% | $265.9442 | $265.94 | $265.95 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.56 | 6.780% | $159.7002 | $159.70 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.35 | 12.618% | $179.4568 | $179.46 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.56 | 9.760% | $159.7667 | $159.77 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.56 | 12.196% | $232.874 | $232.87 | $232.85 | $232.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.61 | $1,245.1129 | $1,245.11 | $1,245.05 | $1,245.10 | |