| 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 | $17.87 | 9.112% | $19.4983 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.59 | 6.511% | $19.8004 | $19.80 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.98 | 5.367% | $119.0436 | $119.04 | $119.05 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.30 | 5.266% | $146.6355 | $146.64 | $146.65 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.89 | 4.833% | $159.2308 | $159.23 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.70 | 11.825% | $57.8135 | $57.81 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.56 | 12.444% | $183.9134 | $183.91 | $183.90 | $183.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.89 | $705.9355 | $705.93 | $705.95 | $705.80 | |