| 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 | $26.88 | 3.550% | $27.8342 | $27.83 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.71 | 3.595% | $132.3012 | $132.30 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.27 | 7.246% | $256.6075 | $256.61 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.43 | 7.797% | $26.3348 | $26.33 | $26.35 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.25 | 10.589% | $205.972 | $205.97 | $205.95 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.42 | 8.714% | $124.3906 | $124.39 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.43 | 6.682% | $79.4034 | $79.40 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.39 | $852.8437 | $852.83 | $852.85 | $852.80 | |