| 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 | $21.87 | 9.625% | $23.975 | $23.98 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.51 | 5.581% | $88.1707 | $88.17 | $88.15 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.76 | 6.498% | $109.4373 | $109.44 | $109.45 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.47 | 9.337% | $138.2785 | $138.28 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.29 | 4.611% | $166.6349 | $166.63 | $166.65 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.82 | 7.625% | $120.3463 | $120.35 | $120.35 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.41 | 10.531% | $87.7727 | $87.77 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $685.13 | $734.6154 | $734.62 | $734.65 | $734.60 | |