| 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 | $21.38 | 5.280% | $22.5089 | $22.51 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.90 | 8.615% | $74.8357 | $74.84 | $74.85 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.90 | 9.734% | $261.0572 | $261.06 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.45 | 9.484% | $198.6587 | $198.66 | $198.65 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.33 | 10.652% | $186.2605 | $186.26 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.46 | 6.270% | $151.3922 | $151.39 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.88 | 9.181% | $207.3129 | $207.31 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.30 | $1,102.0261 | $1,102.03 | $1,102.00 | $1,102.10 | |