| 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 | $21.50 | 11.737% | $24.0235 | $24.02 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.81 | 7.685% | $15.9481 | $15.95 | $15.95 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.28 | 9.796% | $83.7524 | $83.75 | $83.75 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.60 | 5.109% | $136.2213 | $136.22 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.45 | 7.730% | $80.205 | $80.21 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.63 | 7.269% | $190.5419 | $190.54 | $190.55 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.27 | 3.676% | $49.0076 | $49.01 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $541.54 | $579.6998 | $579.70 | $579.65 | $579.60 | |