| 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 | $20.47 | 4.357% | $21.3619 | $21.36 | $21.35 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.39 | 3.505% | $145.3107 | $145.31 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.95 | 7.111% | $155.2574 | $155.26 | $155.25 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.63 | 3.332% | $252.7811 | $252.78 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.62 | 8.238% | $207.4057 | $207.41 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.39 | 8.663% | $213.4033 | $213.40 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.28 | 9.127% | $50.504 | $50.50 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.73 | $1,046.0241 | $1,046.02 | $1,046.00 | $1,046.10 | |