| 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 | $24.31 | 4.272% | $25.3485 | $25.35 | $25.35 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.69 | 7.600% | $82.5184 | $82.52 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.83 | 7.790% | $178.7482 | $178.75 | $178.75 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.93 | 4.763% | $246.1197 | $246.12 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.79 | 12.835% | $48.2821 | $48.28 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.54 | 7.390% | $252.9464 | $252.95 | $252.95 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.60 | 6.860% | $213.2926 | $213.29 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.69 | $1,047.2559 | $1,047.26 | $1,047.25 | $1,047.10 | |