| 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 | $18.51 | 9.476% | $20.264 | $20.26 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.70 | 8.776% | $218.3134 | $218.31 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.65 | 10.199% | $28.266 | $28.27 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.30 | 3.167% | $129.2683 | $129.27 | $129.25 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.97 | 6.708% | $117.3468 | $117.35 | $117.35 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.95 | 8.143% | $55.0989 | $55.10 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.25 | 13.830% | $36.7102 | $36.71 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $563.33 | $605.2676 | $605.27 | $605.20 | $605.30 | |