| 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 | $25.88 | 4.296% | $26.9918 | $26.99 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.43 | 5.811% | $78.7551 | $78.76 | $78.75 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.48 | 7.690% | $130.8218 | $130.82 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.47 | 4.829% | $204.9092 | $204.91 | $204.90 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.99 | 6.695% | $261.3921 | $261.39 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.86 | 4.163% | $137.3493 | $137.35 | $137.35 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.96 | 8.766% | $31.4986 | $31.50 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.07 | $871.7179 | $871.72 | $871.70 | $871.70 | |