| 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 | $19.73 | 7.196% | $21.1498 | $21.15 | $21.15 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.45 | 9.425% | $24.5659 | $24.57 | $24.55 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.80 | 12.372% | $64.951 | $64.95 | $64.95 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.32 | 3.840% | $142.5931 | $142.59 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.83 | 7.274% | $9.4723 | $9.47 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.56 | 11.103% | $242.8267 | $242.83 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.49 | 4.441% | $76.7537 | $76.75 | $76.75 | $76.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.18 | $582.3125 | $582.31 | $582.30 | $582.40 | |