| 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 | $17.84 | 12.499% | $20.0698 | $20.07 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.40 | 11.540% | $43.9468 | $43.95 | $43.95 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.40 | 5.500% | $108.032 | $108.03 | $108.05 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.32 | 3.574% | $147.4065 | $147.41 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.91 | 3.753% | $130.6354 | $130.64 | $130.65 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.59 | 6.157% | $35.6581 | $35.66 | $35.65 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.90 | 10.560% | $174.5742 | $174.57 | $174.55 | $174.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $619.36 | $660.3228 | $660.33 | $660.30 | $660.30 | |