| 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 | $24.43 | 8.407% | $26.4838 | $26.48 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.50 | 7.656% | $42.5241 | $42.52 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.31 | 11.138% | $38.1314 | $38.13 | $38.15 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.67 | 6.317% | $82.5764 | $82.58 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.62 | 10.208% | $192.4452 | $192.45 | $192.45 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.50 | 7.626% | $193.1887 | $193.19 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.37 | 12.600% | $122.0246 | $122.02 | $122.00 | $122.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.40 | $697.3742 | $697.37 | $697.40 | $697.30 | |