| 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 | $22.52 | 6.483% | $23.98 | $23.98 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.38 | 6.632% | $6.8031 | $6.80 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.27 | 7.525% | $235.7701 | $235.77 | $235.75 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.55 | 3.178% | $103.7455 | $103.75 | $103.75 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.90 | 6.455% | $69.0893 | $69.09 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.40 | 4.766% | $61.1833 | $61.18 | $61.20 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.44 | 11.504% | $87.4637 | $87.46 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.46 | $588.0350 | $588.03 | $588.05 | $588.10 | |