| 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 | $24.64 | 9.818% | $27.0592 | $27.06 | $27.05 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.38 | 13.116% | $9.4791 | $9.48 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.57 | 9.726% | $158.6309 | $158.63 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.50 | 6.418% | $213.3681 | $213.37 | $213.35 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.50 | 11.691% | $118.9509 | $118.95 | $118.95 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.93 | 10.531% | $235.3537 | $235.35 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.85 | 10.579% | $52.9121 | $52.91 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.37 | $815.7540 | $815.75 | $815.75 | $815.90 | |