| 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 | $23.49 | 3.624% | $24.3413 | $24.34 | $24.35 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.59 | 10.450% | $102.2657 | $102.27 | $102.25 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.48 | 4.618% | $245.3083 | $245.31 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.67 | 12.552% | $91.9212 | $91.92 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.41 | 7.435% | $269.028 | $269.03 | $269.05 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.46 | 3.267% | $16.9977 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.45 | 3.224% | $32.4639 | $32.46 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.55 | $782.3261 | $782.33 | $782.30 | $782.30 | |