| 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 | $24.99 | 12.678% | $28.1582 | $28.16 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.36 | 7.588% | $53.1054 | $53.11 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.97 | 3.645% | $13.4428 | $13.44 | $13.45 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.35 | 12.350% | $38.5922 | $38.59 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.46 | 10.388% | $157.2587 | $157.26 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.40 | 11.452% | $148.677 | $148.68 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.97 | 8.463% | $146.3925 | $146.39 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $532.50 | $585.6268 | $585.63 | $585.65 | $585.70 | |