| 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 | $17.95 | 10.713% | $19.873 | $19.87 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.27 | 11.187% | $9.1952 | $9.20 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.76 | 12.345% | $222.1735 | $222.17 | $222.15 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.48 | 6.305% | $47.2845 | $47.28 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.29 | 13.663% | $215.1527 | $215.15 | $215.15 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.91 | 6.689% | $39.3789 | $39.38 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.52 | 8.106% | $87.047 | $87.05 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $575.18 | $640.1048 | $640.10 | $640.10 | $640.20 | |