| 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 | $21.75 | 13.386% | $24.6615 | $24.66 | $24.65 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.75 | 5.430% | $78.8089 | $78.81 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.43 | 7.271% | $197.8399 | $197.84 | $197.85 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.38 | 9.297% | $116.2701 | $116.27 | $116.25 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.74 | 9.216% | $218.148 | $218.15 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.90 | 11.604% | $117.0726 | $117.07 | $117.05 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.51 | 13.576% | $135.7347 | $135.73 | $135.75 | $135.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.46 | $888.5357 | $888.53 | $888.50 | $888.50 | |