| 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 | $18.85 | 8.343% | $20.4227 | $20.42 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.27 | 8.373% | $90.2422 | $90.24 | $90.25 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.43 | 13.788% | $213.2728 | $213.27 | $213.25 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.48 | 13.362% | $254.475 | $254.48 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.68 | 9.201% | $187.4763 | $187.48 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.78 | 5.617% | $216.2825 | $216.28 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.48 | 8.144% | $163.8165 | $163.82 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.97 | $1,145.9880 | $1,145.99 | $1,146.00 | $1,146.00 | |