| 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 | $19.78 | 8.636% | $21.4882 | $21.49 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.61 | 3.766% | $77.4198 | $77.42 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.40 | 4.382% | $120.4568 | $120.46 | $120.45 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.45 | 6.535% | $80.3807 | $80.38 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.83 | 4.344% | $226.2491 | $226.25 | $226.25 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.64 | 11.150% | $268.5829 | $268.58 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.44 | 13.438% | $111.6684 | $111.67 | $111.65 | $111.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.15 | $906.2459 | $906.25 | $906.25 | $906.30 | |