| 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 | $18.40 | 12.384% | $20.6787 | $20.68 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.26 | 11.589% | $138.6605 | $138.66 | $138.65 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.26 | 9.379% | $254.0437 | $254.04 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.71 | 10.721% | $245.4795 | $245.48 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.29 | 11.668% | $78.4914 | $78.49 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.81 | 4.188% | $146.7071 | $146.71 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.87 | 8.444% | $216.747 | $216.75 | $216.75 | $216.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.60 | $1,100.8079 | $1,100.81 | $1,100.85 | $1,100.80 | |