| 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 | $23.97 | 4.850% | $25.1325 | $25.13 | $25.15 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.53 | 11.827% | $18.485 | $18.49 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.29 | 5.762% | $48.9572 | $48.96 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.34 | 6.831% | $45.2322 | $45.23 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.40 | 12.470% | $202.8959 | $202.90 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.65 | 5.288% | $243.8997 | $243.90 | $243.90 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.50 | 5.545% | $72.2983 | $72.30 | $72.30 | $72.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $609.68 | $656.9008 | $656.91 | $656.95 | $656.90 | |