| 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 | $173.72 | 8.443% | $188.3872 | $188.39 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.38 | 11.840% | $111.1466 | $111.15 | $111.15 | $111.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.41 | 13.151% | $124.93 | $124.93 | $124.95 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.74 | 11.347% | $19.753 | $19.75 | $19.75 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.35 | 8.751% | $62.3687 | $62.37 | $62.35 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.94 | 8.811% | $22.785 | $22.79 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.58 | 6.660% | $10.218 | $10.22 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $489.12 | $539.5885 | $539.60 | $539.60 | $539.60 | |