| 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 | $25.43 | 3.646% | $26.3572 | $26.36 | $26.35 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.81 | 11.235% | $93.2261 | $93.23 | $93.25 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.94 | 7.531% | $84.885 | $84.89 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.69 | 12.503% | $13.1516 | $13.15 | $13.15 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.51 | 5.659% | $174.8762 | $174.88 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.77 | 8.186% | $262.6432 | $262.64 | $262.65 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.33 | 3.161% | $248.9584 | $248.96 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.48 | $904.0977 | $904.11 | $904.15 | $904.20 | |