| 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 | $21.47 | 11.854% | $24.0151 | $24.02 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.88 | 11.323% | $54.4147 | $54.41 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.32 | 4.806% | $204.7071 | $204.71 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.50 | 5.473% | $263.1551 | $263.16 | $263.15 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.44 | 7.128% | $161.1634 | $161.16 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.87 | 11.631% | $99.2065 | $99.21 | $99.20 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.40 | 6.442% | $187.7637 | $187.76 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.88 | $994.4256 | $994.43 | $994.35 | $994.50 | |