| 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 | $24.98 | 13.443% | $28.3381 | $28.34 | $28.35 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.71 | 11.847% | $56.7176 | $56.72 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.63 | 3.504% | $157.9782 | $157.98 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.60 | 9.734% | $110.3924 | $110.39 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.35 | 5.363% | $146.8233 | $146.82 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.59 | 6.511% | $52.8188 | $52.82 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.85 | 8.513% | $262.4387 | $262.44 | $262.45 | $262.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $759.71 | $815.5071 | $815.51 | $815.50 | $815.40 | |