| 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 | $22.77 | 6.500% | $24.2501 | $24.25 | $24.25 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.60 | 6.463% | $19.8021 | $19.80 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.97 | 5.527% | $67.5056 | $67.51 | $67.50 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.77 | 3.774% | $49.5728 | $49.57 | $49.55 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.88 | 12.350% | $256.0232 | $256.02 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.68 | 3.732% | $170.8259 | $170.83 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.52 | 13.747% | $263.3471 | $263.35 | $263.35 | $263.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.19 | $851.3268 | $851.33 | $851.30 | $851.30 | |