| 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 | $20.30 | 5.575% | $21.4317 | $21.43 | $21.45 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.70 | 7.780% | $38.4775 | $38.48 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.64 | 6.180% | $5.9886 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.75 | 8.273% | $156.7252 | $156.73 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.60 | 13.857% | $28.0088 | $28.01 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.31 | 5.702% | $176.85 | $176.85 | $176.85 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.38 | 4.863% | $75.8998 | $75.90 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $470.68 | $503.3816 | $503.39 | $503.45 | $503.40 | |