| 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 | $25.62 | 12.575% | $28.8417 | $28.84 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.99 | 7.260% | $47.1837 | $47.18 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.97 | 8.118% | $270.2626 | $270.26 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.30 | 3.495% | $80.0016 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.33 | 6.337% | $206.6447 | $206.64 | $206.65 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.85 | 10.121% | $207.9635 | $207.96 | $207.95 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.68 | 12.493% | $52.5117 | $52.51 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.74 | $893.4095 | $893.39 | $893.40 | $893.40 | |