| 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 | $17.93 | 11.394% | $19.9729 | $19.97 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.62 | 3.175% | $55.3224 | $55.32 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.93 | 5.750% | $23.191 | $23.19 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.38 | 3.799% | $41.914 | $41.91 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.76 | 12.697% | $104.5377 | $104.54 | $104.55 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.56 | 11.272% | $140.8258 | $140.83 | $140.85 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.91 | 10.449% | $131.3349 | $131.33 | $131.35 | $131.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $472.09 | $517.0987 | $517.09 | $517.10 | $517.00 | |