| 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 | $26.79 | 3.103% | $27.6213 | $27.62 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.30 | 4.543% | $158.1736 | $158.17 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.65 | 7.148% | $256.7802 | $256.78 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.63 | 9.404% | $7.2535 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.71 | 11.836% | $207.6906 | $207.69 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.48 | 13.448% | $153.6994 | $153.70 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.72 | 7.199% | $222.6738 | $222.67 | $222.65 | $222.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.28 | $1,033.8924 | $1,033.88 | $1,033.85 | $1,034.00 | |