| 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 | $25.39 | 4.438% | $26.5168 | $26.52 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.64 | 8.687% | $270.2394 | $270.24 | $270.25 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.33 | 12.794% | $254.1587 | $254.16 | $254.15 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.79 | 6.106% | $17.8152 | $17.82 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.65 | 10.719% | $191.1564 | $191.16 | $191.15 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.63 | 9.631% | $120.1885 | $120.19 | $120.20 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.69 | 12.135% | $51.2345 | $51.23 | $51.25 | $51.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.12 | $931.3095 | $931.32 | $931.30 | $931.30 | |