| 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 | $19.38 | 5.747% | $20.4938 | $20.49 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.79 | 6.347% | $81.6639 | $81.66 | $81.65 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.54 | 8.213% | $170.4788 | $170.48 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.75 | 12.455% | $124.5439 | $124.54 | $124.55 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.41 | 11.182% | $148.3279 | $148.33 | $148.35 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.49 | 3.864% | $139.6867 | $139.69 | $139.70 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.76 | 4.783% | $161.1143 | $161.11 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.12 | $846.3093 | $846.30 | $846.35 | $846.30 | |