| 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 | $25.71 | 3.203% | $26.5335 | $26.53 | $26.55 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.36 | 5.502% | $33.0854 | $33.09 | $33.10 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.94 | 9.108% | $191.9646 | $191.96 | $191.95 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.46 | 12.125% | $70.0333 | $70.03 | $70.05 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.49 | 4.140% | $125.4783 | $125.48 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.25 | 12.440% | $212.7927 | $212.79 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.94 | 4.357% | $48.9852 | $48.99 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $652.15 | $708.8730 | $708.87 | $708.95 | $708.90 | |