| 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 | $26.43 | 5.678% | $27.9307 | $27.93 | $27.95 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.75 | 10.402% | $60.4451 | $60.45 | $60.45 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.33 | 8.183% | $218.8867 | $218.89 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.40 | 6.667% | $72.9602 | $72.96 | $72.95 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.54 | 7.383% | $84.3386 | $84.34 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.28 | 8.556% | $233.6994 | $233.70 | $233.70 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.72 | 12.768% | $124.8567 | $124.86 | $124.85 | $124.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.45 | $823.1174 | $823.13 | $823.15 | $823.10 | |