| 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 | $20.50 | 9.537% | $22.4551 | $22.46 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.84 | 8.318% | $263.0394 | $263.04 | $263.05 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.46 | 6.315% | $140.8248 | $140.82 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.76 | 6.140% | $238.5603 | $238.56 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.67 | 12.638% | $193.3657 | $193.37 | $193.35 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.49 | 3.683% | $124.9276 | $124.93 | $124.95 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.83 | 12.532% | $115.7167 | $115.72 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.55 | $1,098.8896 | $1,098.90 | $1,098.85 | $1,098.90 | |