| 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 | $26.31 | 4.305% | $27.4426 | $27.44 | $27.45 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.95 | 4.622% | $22.9645 | $22.96 | $22.95 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.51 | 6.359% | $154.763 | $154.76 | $154.75 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.36 | 8.176% | $18.7794 | $18.78 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.61 | 3.332% | $7.8636 | $7.86 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.75 | 6.747% | $253.791 | $253.79 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.65 | 12.399% | $209.7927 | $209.79 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $643.14 | $695.3968 | $695.38 | $695.40 | $695.50 | |