| 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 | $20.74 | 6.250% | $22.0363 | $22.04 | $22.05 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.33 | 8.827% | $161.4231 | $161.42 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.90 | 10.404% | $137.8946 | $137.89 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.81 | 9.421% | $247.0836 | $247.08 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.94 | 5.445% | $164.4309 | $164.43 | $164.45 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.35 | 6.295% | $202.3325 | $202.33 | $202.35 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.33 | 12.259% | $273.1598 | $273.16 | $273.15 | $273.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.40 | $1,208.3608 | $1,208.35 | $1,208.40 | $1,208.30 | |