| 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 | $19.39 | 3.322% | $20.0341 | $20.03 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.65 | 12.371% | $165.9158 | $165.92 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.40 | 13.380% | $237.4177 | $237.42 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.51 | 6.761% | $45.3841 | $45.38 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.54 | 5.402% | $208.2111 | $208.21 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.81 | 6.206% | $138.9281 | $138.93 | $138.95 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.68 | 9.662% | $171.8184 | $171.82 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.98 | $987.7093 | $987.71 | $987.70 | $987.60 | |