| 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 | $20.69 | 3.447% | $21.4032 | $21.40 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.59 | 3.595% | $35.8335 | $35.83 | $35.85 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.82 | 6.588% | $34.9822 | $34.98 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.56 | 7.733% | $171.8988 | $171.90 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.79 | 4.278% | $237.5349 | $237.53 | $237.55 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.94 | 12.680% | $163.3184 | $163.32 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.73 | 7.457% | $52.3638 | $52.36 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $669.12 | $717.3348 | $717.32 | $717.35 | $717.30 | |