| 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 | $26.52 | 4.624% | $27.7463 | $27.75 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.32 | 4.663% | $77.7855 | $77.79 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.50 | 6.188% | $91.8526 | $91.85 | $91.85 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.75 | 8.183% | $259.3687 | $259.37 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.38 | 11.848% | $7.1359 | $7.14 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.39 | 13.220% | $63.8448 | $63.84 | $63.85 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.26 | 3.781% | $31.4041 | $31.40 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $520.12 | $559.1379 | $559.14 | $559.15 | $559.10 | |