| 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 | $18.97 | 5.209% | $19.9581 | $19.96 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.75 | 3.459% | $226.3166 | $226.32 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.51 | 9.846% | $76.354 | $76.35 | $76.35 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.28 | 13.730% | $114.0484 | $114.05 | $114.05 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.94 | 9.420% | $37.1371 | $37.14 | $37.15 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.55 | 12.755% | $99.8446 | $99.84 | $99.85 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.96 | 11.229% | $278.028 | $278.03 | $278.05 | $278.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.96 | $851.6868 | $851.69 | $851.70 | $851.60 | |