| 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 | $27.38 | 5.179% | $28.798 | $28.80 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.44 | 7.601% | $144.6588 | $144.66 | $144.65 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.44 | 9.323% | $56.2358 | $56.24 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.26 | 11.294% | $269.6208 | $269.62 | $269.60 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.50 | 7.118% | $256.5476 | $256.55 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.95 | 9.437% | $188.1769 | $188.18 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.98 | 6.306% | $175.3836 | $175.38 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.95 | $1,119.4215 | $1,119.43 | $1,119.45 | $1,119.40 | |