| 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 | $19.66 | 6.695% | $20.9762 | $20.98 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.77 | 9.874% | $144.781 | $144.78 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.74 | 3.789% | $17.3743 | $17.37 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.51 | 9.314% | $273.8425 | $273.84 | $273.85 | $273.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.80 | 5.274% | $100.8525 | $100.85 | $100.85 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.67 | 8.639% | $63.7385 | $63.74 | $63.75 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.25 | 11.832% | $65.1421 | $65.14 | $65.15 | $65.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $631.40 | $686.7071 | $686.70 | $686.75 | $686.70 | |