| 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 | $22.79 | 6.621% | $24.2989 | $24.30 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.36 | 13.200% | $138.5115 | $138.51 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.90 | 3.848% | $10.281 | $10.28 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.75 | 8.773% | $173.7649 | $173.76 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.35 | 13.480% | $15.1496 | $15.15 | $15.15 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.86 | 8.782% | $98.8393 | $98.84 | $98.85 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.58 | 12.146% | $38.7801 | $38.78 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $453.59 | $499.6253 | $499.62 | $499.65 | $499.60 | |