| 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 | $17.62 | 13.749% | $20.0426 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.89 | 13.407% | $58.8469 | $58.85 | $58.85 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.46 | 13.641% | $142.574 | $142.57 | $142.55 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.27 | 5.852% | $251.155 | $251.16 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.81 | 5.783% | $128.8543 | $128.85 | $128.85 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.63 | 10.409% | $209.3686 | $209.37 | $209.35 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.68 | 6.552% | $139.2422 | $139.24 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.36 | $950.0836 | $950.08 | $950.05 | $950.10 | |