| 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 | $18.42 | 5.188% | $19.3756 | $19.38 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.75 | 9.347% | $85.0173 | $85.02 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.97 | 3.413% | $69.2557 | $69.26 | $69.25 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.94 | 5.219% | $240.8884 | $240.89 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.61 | 3.252% | $28.5079 | $28.51 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.49 | 13.319% | $149.0032 | $149.00 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.28 | 5.755% | $228.7269 | $228.73 | $228.75 | $228.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.46 | $820.7750 | $820.79 | $820.80 | $820.80 | |