| 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 | $25.83 | 5.625% | $27.2829 | $27.28 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.85 | 5.476% | $222.3961 | $222.40 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.55 | 12.665% | $182.0103 | $182.01 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.87 | 6.856% | $248.8356 | $248.84 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.94 | 5.305% | $88.393 | $88.39 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.67 | 7.825% | $42.7742 | $42.77 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.86 | 4.774% | $45.9539 | $45.95 | $45.95 | $46.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.57 | $857.6460 | $857.64 | $857.65 | $857.70 | |