| 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 | $20.59 | 5.590% | $21.741 | $21.74 | $21.75 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.77 | 5.435% | $149.4752 | $149.48 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.81 | 7.512% | $133.1106 | $133.11 | $133.10 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.63 | 3.630% | $216.2033 | $216.20 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.94 | 4.176% | $184.329 | $184.33 | $184.35 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.59 | 12.318% | $106.2416 | $106.24 | $106.25 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.50 | 11.863% | $237.7089 | $237.71 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.83 | $1,048.8096 | $1,048.81 | $1,048.85 | $1,048.70 | |