| 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 | $19.72 | 3.740% | $20.4575 | $20.46 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.56 | 4.862% | $12.122 | $12.12 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.64 | 12.180% | $44.4682 | $44.47 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.80 | 5.306% | $129.3158 | $129.32 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.77 | 8.622% | $251.7532 | $251.75 | $251.75 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.81 | 11.349% | $254.7776 | $254.78 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.44 | 3.404% | $242.4203 | $242.42 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.74 | $955.3146 | $955.32 | $955.25 | $955.40 | |