| 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 | $21.70 | 12.287% | $24.3663 | $24.37 | $24.35 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.33 | 3.827% | $181.0016 | $181.00 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.87 | 6.610% | $234.4034 | $234.40 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.64 | 5.291% | $178.6157 | $178.62 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.40 | 9.602% | $156.0732 | $156.07 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.26 | 11.600% | $272.5942 | $272.59 | $272.60 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.93 | 8.859% | $71.7707 | $71.77 | $71.75 | $71.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.13 | $1,118.8251 | $1,118.82 | $1,118.75 | $1,118.90 | |