| 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 | $21.47 | 12.445% | $24.1419 | $24.14 | $24.15 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.60 | 5.760% | $9.0954 | $9.10 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.84 | 6.256% | $156.0263 | $156.03 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.30 | 12.345% | $265.4712 | $265.47 | $265.45 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.92 | 10.651% | $258.8348 | $258.83 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.46 | 3.837% | $183.2308 | $183.23 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.87 | 9.436% | $176.0497 | $176.05 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.46 | $1,072.8501 | $1,072.85 | $1,072.90 | $1,072.70 | |