| 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 | $25.78 | 6.840% | $27.5434 | $27.54 | $27.55 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.91 | 7.625% | $40.8006 | $40.80 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.99 | 8.627% | $79.2868 | $79.29 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.46 | 9.563% | $144.0315 | $144.03 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.65 | 6.540% | $68.8781 | $68.88 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.89 | 6.339% | $6.2634 | $6.26 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.62 | 3.689% | $100.1843 | $100.18 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $435.30 | $466.9881 | $466.98 | $467.05 | $467.00 | |