| 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 | $17.74 | 11.469% | $19.7746 | $19.77 | $19.75 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.28 | 10.229% | $159.0384 | $159.04 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.94 | 7.670% | $163.5938 | $163.59 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.31 | 7.629% | $110.1152 | $110.12 | $110.10 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.25 | 3.467% | $124.4191 | $124.42 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.56 | 4.454% | $241.8737 | $241.87 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.61 | 4.689% | $256.0798 | $256.08 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.69 | $1,074.8946 | $1,074.89 | $1,074.85 | $1,074.90 | |