| 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 | $26.44 | 4.196% | $27.5494 | $27.55 | $27.55 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.58 | 3.336% | $84.3015 | $84.30 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.65 | 3.649% | $50.4252 | $50.43 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.95 | 8.612% | $85.7492 | $85.75 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.91 | 10.785% | $127.303 | $127.30 | $127.30 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.99 | 12.181% | $155.9204 | $155.92 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.93 | 3.845% | $26.927 | $26.93 | $26.95 | $26.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $515.45 | $558.1757 | $558.18 | $558.20 | $558.00 | |