| 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 | $20.42 | 4.368% | $21.3119 | $21.31 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.26 | 11.530% | $172.0462 | $172.05 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.53 | 10.395% | $188.2566 | $188.26 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.25 | 13.523% | $38.8816 | $38.88 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.97 | 10.403% | $19.8394 | $19.84 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.41 | 12.491% | $33.0836 | $33.08 | $33.10 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.80 | 8.242% | $46.3276 | $46.33 | $46.35 | $46.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $469.64 | $519.7469 | $519.75 | $519.80 | $519.70 | |