| 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 | $25.73 | 8.428% | $27.8985 | $27.90 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.52 | 7.640% | $192.1589 | $192.16 | $192.15 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.45 | 5.463% | $13.1301 | $13.13 | $13.15 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.37 | 4.686% | $230.6965 | $230.70 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.85 | 8.499% | $176.6906 | $176.69 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.79 | 6.502% | $148.8791 | $148.88 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.46 | 9.812% | $228.9141 | $228.91 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.17 | $1,018.3678 | $1,018.37 | $1,018.40 | $1,018.40 | |