| 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 | $18.75 | 8.483% | $20.3406 | $20.34 | $20.35 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.64 | 5.480% | $8.0587 | $8.06 | $8.05 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.58 | 7.736% | $201.0138 | $201.01 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.46 | 5.825% | $258.6998 | $258.70 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.40 | 8.349% | $24.2702 | $24.27 | $24.25 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.77 | 4.516% | $82.3273 | $82.33 | $82.35 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.43 | 10.252% | $121.7513 | $121.75 | $121.75 | $121.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $669.03 | $716.4617 | $716.46 | $716.45 | $716.50 | |