| 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 | $9.66 | 5.250% | $10.1672 | $10.17 | $10.15 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.93 | 5.721% | $20.013 | $20.01 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.87 | 7.635% | $67.6701 | $67.67 | $67.65 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.46 | 5.666% | $256.1978 | $256.20 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.91 | 11.863% | $201.2527 | $201.25 | $201.25 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.36 | 4.838% | $106.2638 | $106.26 | $106.25 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.68 | 9.727% | $177.4066 | $177.41 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.87 | $838.9712 | $838.97 | $838.90 | $839.10 | |