| 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 | $18.97 | 8.215% | $20.5284 | $20.53 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.26 | 13.612% | $34.379 | $34.38 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.44 | 8.199% | $102.1831 | $102.18 | $102.20 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.36 | 5.613% | $166.1926 | $166.19 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.71 | 8.571% | $104.999 | $105.00 | $105.00 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.59 | 4.117% | $105.7725 | $105.77 | $105.75 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.69 | 5.249% | $148.0748 | $148.07 | $148.05 | $148.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.02 | $682.1294 | $682.12 | $682.15 | $682.20 | |