| 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 | $20.34 | 6.250% | $21.6113 | $21.61 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.43 | 8.106% | $17.7618 | $17.76 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.56 | 13.216% | $21.0129 | $21.01 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.54 | 8.711% | $228.8801 | $228.88 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.80 | 12.461% | $111.1115 | $111.11 | $111.10 | $111.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.52 | 4.769% | $124.1722 | $124.17 | $124.15 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.64 | 6.400% | $249.657 | $249.66 | $249.65 | $249.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.83 | $774.2068 | $774.20 | $774.15 | $774.30 | |