| 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 | $23.25 | 6.465% | $24.7531 | $24.75 | $24.75 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.60 | 8.445% | $178.5005 | $178.50 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.68 | 6.694% | $218.3813 | $218.38 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.25 | 12.775% | $252.8979 | $252.90 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.27 | 11.174% | $250.4417 | $250.44 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.85 | 5.801% | $61.2059 | $61.21 | $61.20 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.68 | 12.631% | $25.5447 | $25.54 | $25.55 | $25.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.58 | $1,011.7251 | $1,011.72 | $1,011.75 | $1,011.70 | |