| 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 | $173.50 | 8.783% | $188.7385 | $188.74 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.71 | 9.451% | $20.4783 | $20.48 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.67 | 12.112% | $157.708 | $157.71 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.46 | 5.384% | $76.3612 | $76.36 | $76.35 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.75 | 4.744% | $150.5695 | $150.57 | $150.55 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.56 | 9.410% | $220.5268 | $220.53 | $220.55 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.75 | 3.638% | $195.6167 | $195.62 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.40 | $1,009.9990 | $1,010.01 | $1,010.00 | $1,010.00 | |