| 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 | $23.27 | 5.199% | $24.4798 | $24.48 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.94 | 7.326% | $130.8733 | $130.87 | $130.85 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.50 | 9.377% | $56.3292 | $56.33 | $56.35 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.46 | 8.856% | $9.2092 | $9.21 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.66 | 11.514% | $154.6253 | $154.63 | $154.65 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.57 | 10.161% | $170.2759 | $170.28 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.31 | 6.287% | $80.0447 | $80.04 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $573.71 | $625.8374 | $625.84 | $625.90 | $625.80 | |