| 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 | $24.87 | 5.399% | $26.2127 | $26.21 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.76 | 5.700% | $9.2593 | $9.26 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.89 | 4.640% | $75.2257 | $75.23 | $75.25 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.36 | 6.367% | $26.9747 | $26.97 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.38 | 9.797% | $112.4102 | $112.41 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.58 | 12.183% | $10.7471 | $10.75 | $10.75 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.41 | 9.504% | $218.3619 | $218.36 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $442.25 | $479.1916 | $479.19 | $479.15 | $479.20 | |