| 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 | $25.65 | 5.425% | $27.0415 | $27.04 | $27.05 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.39 | 5.463% | $169.1521 | $169.15 | $169.15 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.62 | 12.312% | $174.7799 | $174.78 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.99 | 4.436% | $245.4142 | $245.41 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.42 | 7.764% | $66.1886 | $66.19 | $66.20 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.42 | 4.387% | $75.5971 | $75.60 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.67 | 7.710% | $121.3569 | $121.36 | $121.35 | $121.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.16 | $879.5303 | $879.53 | $879.55 | $879.60 | |