| 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 | $18.35 | 8.767% | $19.9587 | $19.96 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.44 | 9.359% | $48.5991 | $48.60 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.85 | 6.503% | $20.0758 | $20.08 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.32 | 10.224% | $217.494 | $217.49 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.71 | 4.792% | $194.6092 | $194.61 | $194.60 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.26 | 3.724% | $137.1854 | $137.19 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.66 | 7.522% | $248.0102 | $248.01 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.59 | $885.9324 | $885.94 | $885.95 | $886.00 | |