| 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 | $22.35 | 7.485% | $24.0229 | $24.02 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.71 | 4.408% | $42.5045 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.67 | 9.482% | $87.2243 | $87.22 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.41 | 5.819% | $7.8412 | $7.84 | $7.85 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.69 | 4.161% | $207.9991 | $208.00 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.33 | 12.404% | $25.0998 | $25.10 | $25.10 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.62 | 10.777% | $195.6543 | $195.65 | $195.65 | $195.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $548.78 | $590.3461 | $590.33 | $590.30 | $590.30 | |