| 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 | $23.29 | 5.215% | $24.5046 | $24.50 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.37 | 9.440% | $254.3057 | $254.31 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.89 | 12.455% | $40.3601 | $40.36 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.81 | 4.392% | $82.2713 | $82.27 | $82.25 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.47 | 6.201% | $250.0715 | $250.07 | $250.05 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.54 | 13.666% | $208.6226 | $208.62 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.76 | 6.567% | $116.9679 | $116.97 | $116.95 | $117.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.13 | $977.1037 | $977.10 | $977.00 | $977.20 | |