| 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 | $17.90 | 8.812% | $19.4773 | $19.48 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.85 | 7.390% | $135.1503 | $135.15 | $135.15 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.36 | 5.280% | $97.2366 | $97.24 | $97.25 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.95 | 8.853% | $253.5731 | $253.57 | $253.55 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.70 | 12.527% | $109.9389 | $109.94 | $109.95 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.53 | 6.260% | $188.6434 | $188.64 | $188.65 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.79 | 12.776% | $155.3941 | $155.39 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.08 | $959.4137 | $959.41 | $959.45 | $959.40 | |